A Penetration Tester Recently Performed a Social-Engineering Attack in Which

question 21

Multiple Choice

A penetration tester recently performed a social-engineering attack in which the tester found an employee of the target company at a local coffee shop and over time built a relationship with the employee. On the employee's birthday, the tester gave the employee an external hard drive as a gift. Which of the following social-engineering attacks was the tester utilizing?

• A) Phishing
• B) Tailgating
• C) Baiting
• D) Shoulder surfing

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