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Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist Exam - Question 52


Which of the following attacks relies on a human weakness to succeed?

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Correct Answer: B

Phishing relies on human weakness to succeed. It involves tricking individuals into providing sensitive information by pretending to be a legitimate entity, exploiting their lack of awareness or vigilance. While other attacks might exploit software or hardware vulnerabilities, phishing specifically targets human psychology and behavior.

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ac873d6Option: B
Mar 21, 2024

Phishing is a cybercrime in which a target or targets are contacted by email, telephone or text message by someone posing as a legitimate institution to lure individuals into providing sensitive data such as personally identifiable information, banking and credit card details, and passwords.

yusufurhan20Option: B
May 5, 2024

İt is b