Which of the Following Is Being Used When a Malicious

question 649

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is being used when a malicious actor searches various social media websites to find information about a company's system administrators and help desk staff?

• A) Passive reconnaissance
• B) Initial exploitation
• C) Vulnerability scanning
• D) Social engineering

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Definitions:

Recovered Memories

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