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SY0-701 · Question #819
A user receives an aggressive text from an unknown sender who is demanding money. Which of the following attacks is this an example of?
The correct answer is C. Smishing. Smishing is a form of phishing conducted via SMS or text messages. An unsolicited, threatening text demanding money exemplifies a smishing attack.
Submitted by saadiq_pk· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations
Question
A user receives an aggressive text from an unknown sender who is demanding money. Which of the following attacks is this an example of?
Options
- AImpersonation
- BTyposquatting
- CSmishing
- DScareware
How the community answered
(25 responses)- A8% (2)
- B4% (1)
- C84% (21)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
Smishing is a form of phishing conducted via SMS or text messages. An unsolicited, threatening text demanding money exemplifies a smishing attack.
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