A Senior Employee Received a Suspicious Email from Another Executive

question 143

Multiple Choice

A senior employee received a suspicious email from another executive requesting an urgent wire transfer. Which of the following types of attacks is likely occurring?

• A) Spear phishing
• B) Business email compromise
• C) Vishing
• D) Whaling

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Definitions:

Elastin

Yellow, elastic, fibrous mucoprotein that is the major connective tissue protein of elastic structures (e.g., large blood vessels and elastic ligaments).

Collagen

A primary structural protein found in the skin and connective tissues, providing strength and elasticity.

Reticular Fibers

Fine, branching fibers of connective tissue that form networks in various organs and support the tissue structure.

Chondroblast

A cell that produces cartilage matrix, leading to the formation of new cartilage.