An employee receives a text message that appears to have been sent by the payroll department and is asking for credential verification. Which of the following social engineering techniques are being attempted? (Choose two.)
An employee receives a text message that appears to have been sent by the payroll department and is asking for credential verification. Which of the following social engineering techniques are being attempted? (Choose two.)
When an employee receives a text message that appears to be from the payroll department asking for credential verification, the social engineering techniques being attempted are Phishing and Smishing. Phishing is a broader category that involves tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity. This can be done via email, websites, or messages. Smishing, on the other hand, is a more specific technique that involves sending fraudulent text messages (SMS) to extract credentials or personal information. The scenario described fits under both Phishing and Smishing as it involves sending a text message with the intent to deceive and obtain credentials.
In this scenario, where an employee receives a text message appearing to be from the payroll department asking for credential verification, the following social engineering techniques are being attempted: C. Impersonation - The attacker is pretending to be a trusted entity (the payroll department) to gain the employee's trust and obtain their credentials. E. Smishing - Smishing (SMS phishing) involves sending fraudulent text messages to trick individuals into revealing personal information, such as credentials, by clicking on a link or responding to the message.
Correct Answer: CE
Text messages = smishing Appears to be payroll = impersonation
Phishing = email Vishing = voice / phone call Smishing = SMS / Tex messages
This one is tricky, because Smishing is a part of Phishing. Its one of those annoying questions that Vendors like to throw at exam takers. Smishing is the most specific and direct answer to this question. Answer is CE.
phishing by classic definition is over email. Its a similar idea but going strictly by textbook definition it doesn't apply
i think it is: BD
CE is correct
B. PhishingE. Smishing
Smishing & Impersonate
the answer is C.Impersonation and E.Smishing
C.Impersonation and E.Smishing
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