CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 176

Anne, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has reported that she is getting multiple telephone calls from someone claiming to be from the helpdesk. The caller is asking to verify her network authentication credentials because her computer is broadcasting across the network.
This is MOST likely which of the following types of attacks?

Answer options

• A. Vishing
• B. Impersonation
• C. Spim
• D. Scareware

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Vishing, which involves voice phishing where attackers use phone calls to trick victims into revealing sensitive information. Options B (Impersonation) could describe the act but does not specifically denote the method used; C (Spim) refers to spam over instant messaging, and D (Scareware) involves deceptive software, which does not apply here.