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Which of the following BEST describes a social-engineering attack that relies on an executive at a small business visiting a fake banking website where credit card and account details are harvested?

A.
Whaling
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A.
Whaling
B.
Spam
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B.
Spam
C.
Invoice scam
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C.
Invoice scam
D.
Pharming
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D.
Pharming
Suggested answer: A

Explanation:

A social engineering attack that relies on an executive at a small business visiting a fake banking website where credit card and account details are harvested is known as whaling. Whaling is a type of phishing attack that targets high-profile individuals, such as executives, to steal sensitive information or gain access to their accounts.

asked 02/10/2024
Hector Moreno
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