CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61) — Question 9

Joe, a user, finds out his password for a social media site has been compromised. Joe tells a friend that his email and banking accounts are probably also compromised. Which of the following has Joe MOST likely performed?

Answer options

• A. Password reuse
• B. Snooping
• C. Social engineering
• D. Phishing

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Password reuse, because if Joe's social media password was compromised, it suggests he may have used the same password across multiple accounts, increasing the risk for his email and banking accounts. The other options, such as snooping, social engineering, and phishing, describe different types of attacks or tactics that don't directly relate to the situation of password reuse.