Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Fundamentals (SECFND, legacy) — Question 23

Which two options are recognized forms of phishing? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. spear
• B. whaling
• C. mailbomb
• D. hooking
• E. mailnet

Correct answer: A, B

Explanation

Spear phishing and whaling are both targeted forms of phishing where attackers aim at specific individuals or high-profile targets. The other options, mailbomb, hooking, and mailnet, do not refer to recognized types of phishing attacks, making A and B the correct choices.