What Is Pretexting

question 85

Multiple Choice

What is pretexting?

• A) A form of social engineering in which one individual lies to obtain confidential data about another individual.
• B) A hacker looks through your trash to find personal information.
• C) Legitimate users who purposely or accidentally misuse their access to the environment and cause some kind of business-affecting incident.
• D) Malicious agents designed by spammers and other Internet attackers to farm email addresses off websites or deposit spyware on machines.

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Definitions:

NLRB v. Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation

A landmark 1937 United States Supreme Court case that upheld the constitutionality of the National Labor Relations Act, affirming the national government's power to regulate labor relations.

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

A U.S. government agency that provides mediation and conciliation services to facilitate the resolution of labor disputes between unions and employers.

Voluntary Mediation

A process where parties in dispute agree to seek a resolution with the help of a neutral third-party mediator without the involvement of a court.

Labor Dispute

Conflicts between employees and employers regarding working conditions, wages, contracts, or union rights.