CompTIA DataX (CNX-001) — Question 33

A network engineer identified several failed log-in attempts to the VPN from a user's account. When the engineer inquired, the user mentioned the IT help desk called and asked them to change their password. Which of the following types of attacks occurred?

Answer options

• A. Initialization vector
• B. On-path
• C. Evil twin
• D. Social engineering

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Social engineering, as the attacker impersonated the IT help desk to manipulate the user into changing their password. The other options, such as Initialization vector, On-path, and Evil twin, refer to different types of network attacks and do not involve direct human interaction to deceive the user.