CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 302

A junior network administrator gets a text message from a number posing as the domain registrar of the firm. The administrator is tricked into providing global administrator credentials. Which of the following attacks is taking place?

Answer options

• A. DNS poisoning
• B. ARP spoofing
• C. Vishing
• D. Smishing

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Smishing, which refers to phishing attacks conducted via SMS messages. Options A and B, DNS poisoning and ARP spoofing, involve manipulating network traffic and are not related to text message scams. Option C, Vishing, involves voice calls rather than text messages, making it an incorrect choice for this scenario.