A Malicious Attacker Decides That He Is Going to Try

question 160

Multiple Choice

A malicious attacker decides that he is going to try to compromise the account of the CEO of a company by calling him up on the phone,pretending to be a vendor,and gain access to the company's payment information.What type of attack is this?

• A)Dumpster diving
• B)Tailgating
• C)Spear phishing
• D)Brute-force attack

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Definitions:

Ridicule

The act of making fun of someone or something in a cruel or harsh way, often to belittle.

Dual-Process Model

A theory explaining two distinct paths through which information processing and decision making occur: one automatic and unconscious, and the other controlled and conscious.

Conversion Effect

The phenomenon where people holding minority views influence individuals in the majority, leading to a change in beliefs or attitudes.

Contradictory Strategies

Approaches or methods that oppose each other, often leading to confusion or a lack of clear direction.