CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 112

Which of the following is a targeted attack aimed at compromising users within a specific industry or group?

Answer options

• A. Watering hole
• B. Typosquatting
• C. Hoax
• D. Impersonation

Correct answer: A

Explanation

A watering hole attack targets specific groups or industries by compromising websites that the intended victims are likely to visit. Typosquatting is about creating fake websites with misspelled URLs, while hoaxes are false claims that do not involve targeted attacks. Impersonation involves pretending to be someone else but does not specifically focus on a particular industry or group.