Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS) — Question 85

Which event is a vishing attack?

Answer options

• A. obtaining disposed documents from an organization
• B. using a vulnerability scanner on a corporate network
• C. impersonating a tech support agent during a phone call
• D. setting up a rogue access point near a public hotspot

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as vishing involves voice phishing where an attacker pretends to be someone trustworthy over the phone, like a tech support agent. The other options describe different types of attacks that do not involve voice communication or impersonation over the phone.