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CPA · Question 51 · Area II: Security
Which of the following is a 'Social Engineering' attack?
Which of the following is a 'Social Engineering' attack?
Answer options:
A.
DDoS
B.
Phishing
C.
SQL Injection
D.
Brute Force
How to approach this question
Identify the attack that targets the human, not the machine.
Full Answer
B.Phishing✓ Correct
Social engineering relies on psychological manipulation. Phishing is the most common form.
Common mistakes
None usually.
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