Match the attack type with the respective description.

IT Questions BankCategory: IT Essentials 8Match the attack type with the respective description.

Match the attack type with the respective description.

Explanation: Place the options in the following order:

This is an in-person type of attack where an attacker rummages through trash bins to discover confidential documents. Dumpster diving
This type of attack is where an attacker pretends to be someone else (e.g., new employee, fellow employee, a vendor or partner company employee, etc.) to gain the trust of a victim. Impersonation
An attacker sends fraudulent email disguised as being from a legitimate, trusted source to trick the recipient into installing malware on their device, or to share personal or financial information (e.g., bank account number and access code). Phishing
An attacker creates a targeted phishing attack tailored specifically for an individual or organization. Spear phishing
An attacker leaves a malware infected flash drive in a public location (e.g., a corporate washroom). A victim finds the drive and unsuspectingly inserts it into their corporate laptop, unintentionally installing the malware. Baiting
Sometimes called “Quid pro quo” is when an attacker requests personal information from a party in exchange for something such as a gift. Something for Something
An attacker pretends to need personal or financial data in order to confirm the identity of the recipient. Pretexting

Exam with this question: IT Essentials v8 Chapter 13 Check Your Understanding

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