1.2 Flashcards
1
Q
What type of attack is known as social engineering with a touch of spoofing? An example would be an e-mail from a Nigerian prince who wants to give you some of his inheritance.
A
Phishing
2
Q
What is phishing done over the phone known as?
A
Vishing
3
Q
What type of attack is a narrowed down version of phishing?
A
Spear phishing
4
Q
What type of attack focuses on high-value targets such as a CEO?
A
Whaling
5
Q
What is known as a threat that is believed to exist, but actually doesn’t?
A
Hoax
6
Q
What type of attacks focuses on a common site that is visited by their target, infects the site, and in return, will eventually infect the user?
A
Watering Hole Attack
