ExamGecko
Question list
Search
Search

Related questions











Question 255 - 200-201 discussion

Report
Export

An employee received an email from a colleague's address asking for the password for the domain controller. The employee noticed a missing letter within the sender's address. What does this incident describe?

A.

brute-force attack

Answers
A.

brute-force attack

B.

insider attack

Answers
B.

insider attack

C.

shoulder surfing

Answers
C.

shoulder surfing

D.

social engineering

Answers
D.

social engineering

Suggested answer: D

Explanation:

Social engineering is a tactic used by attackers to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information, such as passwords. In this scenario, the attacker is impersonating a colleague by using a similar email address with a missing letter, attempting to trick the employee into revealing sensitive information.

asked 07/10/2024
Solomon Nidish
33 questions
User
Your answer:
0 comments
Sorted by

Leave a comment first