An Unintentional Attack in Which the Perpetrator Uses Social Skills

question 9

Multiple Choice

An unintentional attack in which the perpetrator uses social skills to trick or manipulate a legitimate employee into providing confidential company information is known as:

• A) Trespass.
• B) Social engineering.
• C) Identity theft.
• D) Information extortion.

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Definitions:

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