SY0-701 · Question #754
SY0-701 Question #754: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is D: Impersonation. Impersonation involves an attacker pretending to be a trusted individual, such as a CEO, to trick someone into taking an action - in this case, purchasing gift cards - often seen in social engineering attacks via text or email.
Question
An employee receives a text message from an unrecognized number claiming to be the Chief Executive Officer and asking the employee to purchase gift cards. Which of the following types of attacks describes this example?
Options
- AWatering-hole
- BDisinformation
- CPhishing
- DImpersonation
Explanation
Impersonation involves an attacker pretending to be a trusted individual, such as a CEO, to trick someone into taking an action - in this case, purchasing gift cards - often seen in social engineering attacks via text or email.
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