CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 860

An attacker posing as the Chief Executive Officer calls an employee and instructs the employee to buy gift cards. Which of the following techniques is the attacker using?

Answer options

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

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Vishing, which refers to voice phishing conducted over the phone. Smishing involves text messages, phishing typically occurs through emails, and impersonating is a broader term that doesn't specify the communication method used.