Question

_________ is a type of social engineering attack often used to steal user data.

• A. DoS attack
• B. Man in the Middle attack
• C. Phishing
• D. Malware

Hint:

Be cautious of unsolicited emails asking for personal info; this is often phishing.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Phishing is a social engineering attack where attackers trick users into providing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data by pretending to be a trustworthy entity, often through fraudulent emails or websites. Other options:

• DoS attack disrupts services by overwhelming systems with traffic.
• Man in the Middle attack intercepts communication between two parties.
• Malware is malicious software designed to harm or exploit systems.

Phishing specifically exploits human trust to steal user data.