CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 210

Employees at a company are receiving unsolicited text messages on their corporate cell phones. The unsolicited text messages contain a password reset link. Which of the following attacks is being used to target the company?

Answer options

• A. Phishing
• B. Vishing
• C. Smishing
• D. Spam

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Smishing, which refers to phishing attempts carried out via SMS text messages. A is incorrect because phishing typically involves emails rather than texts, B is wrong as vishing is related to voice calls, and D is not specific to the malicious intent behind the messages.