CT-SEC: Certified Tester Security Tester

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Human Factors in Security Testing

Annie is setting up a fake email ID to pose as a company’s CTO. She is also using social media, instant messaging, and SMS to deceive potential victims into revealing sensitive information.

Which ONE of the following attacks is she planning?

Explanation

Social engineering uses impersonation and deceptive communications to manipulate people into disclosing sensitive information. Posing as an executive through email and contacting targets through social media, instant messaging, and SMS are common social-engineering tactics.

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