SY0-701 · Question #405
Which of the following best describes a social engineering attack that uses a targeted electronic messaging campaign aimed at a Chief Executive Officer?
The correct answer is A. Whaling. Whaling is a type of social engineering attack specifically targeting high-profile individuals such as CEOs or other executives. It is a form of spear phishing that focuses on these high-value targets with highly personalized and convincing messages.
Question
Which of the following best describes a social engineering attack that uses a targeted electronic messaging campaign aimed at a Chief Executive Officer?
Options
- AWhaling
- BSpear phishing
- CImpersonation
- DIdentity fraud
How the community answered
(30 responses)- A90% (27)
- B7% (2)
- C3% (1)
Explanation
Whaling is a type of social engineering attack specifically targeting high-profile individuals such as CEOs or other executives. It is a form of spear phishing that focuses on these high-value targets with highly personalized and convincing messages.
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