_________ Is an Attack in Which the Perpetrator Uses Social

question 61

Multiple Choice

_________ is an attack in which the perpetrator uses social skills to trick or manipulate legitimate employees into providing confidential company information such as passwords.

• A) Espionage
• B) Malware
• C) Profiling
• D) Social engineering

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Definitions:

Bandura's Theory

Refers to Albert Bandura's social learning theory, which posits that people learn from one another via observation, imitation, and modeling.

Self-Regulation

The process by which individuals control their behavior, emotions, and thoughts towards achieving long-term goals.

Self-Monitoring

The process or ability of individuals to regulate their behavior to adapt to different situations or to meet social expectations.

Self-Evaluation

The process of contemplation and assessment of one’s characteristics, actions, and qualities for the purpose of self-improvement or reflection.