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An attacker is trying to gain access by installing malware on a website that is known to be visited by the target victims. Which of the following is the attacker most likely attempting?

A.
A spear-phishing attach
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A.
A spear-phishing attach
B.
A watering-hole attack
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B.
A watering-hole attack
C.
Typo squatting
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C.
Typo squatting
D.
A phishing attack
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D.
A phishing attack
Suggested answer: B

Explanation:

The attacker is most likely attempting a watering-hole attack. A watering-hole attack is a type of attack that targets a specific group of users by compromising a website that they frequently visit. The attacker then installs malware on the website that infects the visitors' devices or redirects them to malicious sites. The attacker hopes to gain access to the users' credentials, data, or networks by exploiting their trust in the legitimate website2.

asked 02/10/2024
Lizbeth Perea Joseph
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