CertNexus Certified Cyber Secure Coder (CSC) — Question 53

A user receives an email about an unfamiliar bank transaction, which includes a link. When clicked, the link redirects the user to a web page that looks exactly like their bank’s website and asks them to log in with their username and password. Which type of attack is this?

Answer options

• A. Whaling
• B. Smishing
• C. Vishing
• D. Phishing

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Phishing, as this attack involves tricking users into providing sensitive information by pretending to be a legitimate entity. The other options refer to different types of social engineering attacks: Whaling targets high-profile individuals, Smishing involves SMS messages, and Vishing is related to voice phishing.