SY0-701: CompTIA Security+

Question

An employee sent a new systems administrator a malicious web link by email and persuaded the administrator to change the email server’s password. The employee then used that access to delete the mailboxes of key personnel. Which security-awareness concept would help prevent this threat in the future?

Explanation

Recognizing phishing helps administrators identify malicious links and social-engineering attempts intended to obtain or alter credentials, preventing unauthorized access to email systems.

SY0-701: CompTIA Security+

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