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SY0-701 · Question #859
SY0-701 Question #859: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: Watering hole. A watering hole attack compromises a website commonly visited by a specific group, such as developers, so when they visit the site, they are collectively targeted and potentially infected.
Submitted by carlos_mx· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations
Question
Which of the following attacks uses a website to collectively target a group of developers within an organization?
Options
- ATyposquatting
- BWatering hole
- CDenial of service
- DCredential replay
Explanation
A watering hole attack compromises a website commonly visited by a specific group, such as developers, so when they visit the site, they are collectively targeted and potentially infected.
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