CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) — Question 307

Which of the following attack types exploits vulnerabilities in human nature?

Answer options

• A. Zero-day
• B. Man-in-the-middle
• C. Spoofing
• D. Phishing

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Phishing, as it specifically targets individuals to trick them into divulging sensitive information. The other options, such as Zero-day, Man-in-the-middle, and Spoofing, primarily focus on technical vulnerabilities rather than exploiting human psychology.