In a __________ Attack, an Application or Physical Device Masquerades

question 16

Short Answer

In a __________ attack, an application or physical device masquerades as an authentic application or device for the purpose of capturing a user password, passcode, or biometric.

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Definitions:

Clairvoyance

The presumed capability to acquire knowledge concerning an entity, person, place, or event in the physical world through means beyond the usual sensory perception.

Schema

A cognitive framework that organizes and interprets information in the brain.

Gestalt

A theory in psychology that emphasizes the idea that the whole of anything is greater than its parts, focusing on patterns and how they are perceived.

Perceptual Constancy

The brain's ability to maintain a stable perception of an object despite changes in sensory input, such as variations in lighting, angle, or distance.