Which is an example of social engineering?
- an anonymous programmer directing a DDoS attack on a data center
- an unidentified person claiming to be a technician collecting user information from employees
- a computer displaying unauthorized pop-ups and adware
- the infection of a computer by a virus carried by a Trojan
Explanation: A social engineer attempts to gain the confidence of an employee and convince that person to divulge confidential and sensitive information, such as usernames and passwords. DDoS attacks, pop-ups, and viruses are all examples of software based security threats, not social engineering.
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