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ACCA · Question 39 · Syllabus C: Business functions, regulation and technology
True or False: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where attackers deceive users into revealing sensitive information.
True or False: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where attackers deceive users into revealing sensitive information.
Answer options:
A.
True
B.
False
How to approach this question
Recognize that phishing usually involves fake emails tricking humans, which is the definition of social engineering.
Full Answer
A.True✓ Correct
Phishing is a cyber-attack that uses disguised email as a weapon. It is a form of social engineering because it relies on manipulating human psychology rather than exploiting technical vulnerabilities.
Common mistakes
Thinking phishing is a type of malware. While it can deliver malware, phishing itself is the deceptive delivery method.
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