CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 183

Which of the following social engineering attacks BEST describes an email that is primarily intended to mislead recipients into forwarding the email to others?

Answer options

• A. Hoaxing
• B. Pharming
• C. Watering-hole
• D. Phishing

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Hoaxing, as it specifically refers to misleading emails that encourage recipients to spread false information. Options B (Pharming), C (Watering-hole), and D (Phishing) represent different types of attacks that do not primarily focus on the act of forwarding misleading emails.