What Tactic Is Being Used When an Attacker Trailing Closely

question 6

Multiple Choice

What tactic is being used when an attacker trailing closely behind an employee enters a restricted area without any security credentials by utilizing their proximity to another employee with security clearance?

• A) Shoulder surfing
• B) Footprinting
• C) Piggybacking
• D) Dumpster diving

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Definitions:

Piriformis

A muscle in the gluteal region of the lower limb, involved in the rotation of the hip and stabilization of the femur, and known for its association with the sciatic nerve.

Hip Flexion

The movement of bringing the thigh or knee up towards the abdomen by flexing the hip joint.

Psoas Major

A large muscle that runs from the lumbar region of the vertebral column to the femur, important for flexing the hip joint.

Iliacus

A muscle of the pelvic region that acts with the psoas major to flex the thigh at the hip joint.