CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 154

An accounting clerk sent money to an attacker's bank account after receiving fraudulent instructions to use a new account. Which of the following would most likely prevent this activity in the future?

Answer options

• A. Standardizing security incident reporting
• B. Executing regular phishing campaigns
• C. Implementing insider threat detection measures
• D. Updating processes for sending wire transfers

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Updating processes for sending wire transfers would ensure that there are clear protocols and verification steps in place, preventing unauthorized transfers based on fraudulent instructions. The other options, while important for overall security, do not specifically address the issue of verifying payment instructions before processing them.