350-701 Security Concepts Practice Question
An employee receives an email that appears to be from the company's IT department requesting their login credentials. This is an example of which type of attack?
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Why each option matters
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Phishing
Social engineering attacks manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information. Phishing is a common form.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Spear phishing
Why it's wrong here
Spear phishing targets specific individuals, but the general term phishing applies here as the email is sent to many employees.
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Phishing
Why this is correct
Correct answer. Phishing is a social engineering attack using deceptive emails.
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Vishing
Why it's wrong here
Vishing uses voice calls, not email.
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Whaling
Why it's wrong here
Whaling targets high-profile executives, not general employees.
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