212-89 Email Incidents Practice Question
Which of the following is a symptom of an 'Email Forwarding Rule' attack?
Answer choices
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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Emails are being forwarded to an external address
Attackers set up auto-forwarding rules to intercept sensitive business communications without the user's knowledge.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The user's inbox is empty
Why it's wrong here
This is not a typical symptom.
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Emails are being forwarded to an external address
Why this is correct
This is the hallmark of the attack.
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The mailbox reached its size limit
Why it's wrong here
This is a configuration issue.
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The password was changed
Why it's wrong here
Password change is a different attack.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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