FC0-U71 Security Practice Question
A user receives an email from their bank asking them to click a link and verify their account information. The email contains spelling errors and the sender's address looks suspicious. Which type of social engineering attack is this?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Phishing
Phishing is a social engineering attack where attackers send deceptive emails to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Spear phishing
Why it's wrong here
Spear phishing is targeted, but this scenario describes a generic phishing attempt.
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Pretexting
Why it's wrong here
Pretexting involves creating a false scenario to gain trust, but the email is a direct phishing attempt.
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Vishing
Why it's wrong here
Vishing is voice-based phishing, not email.
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Phishing
Why this is correct
The email is a typical phishing attempt trying to steal credentials.
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