Which of the following is a 'Social Engineering' technique where the attacker waits for an authorized user to pass through a secure door and then follows them inside?

Answer options:

Tailgating / Piggybacking

Phishing

Dumpster Diving

Shoulder Surfing

How to approach this question

Tailgating = Driving too close behind. Piggybacking = Riding on back.

Full Answer

A.Tailgating / Piggybacking✓ Correct

Tailgating (or piggybacking) is a physical security breach where an unauthorized person follows an authorized person into a secure area without presenting their own credentials.

Common mistakes

Confusing with Shoulder Surfing.

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