CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 380

A customer of a large company receives a phone call from someone claiming to work for the company and asking for the customer’s credit card information. The customer sees the caller ID is the same as the company's main phone number. Which of the following attacks is the customer most likely a target of?

Answer options

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

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Vishing, which refers to voice phishing where attackers use phone calls to trick individuals into providing sensitive information. Phishing typically occurs via email, whaling targets high-profile individuals, and smishing involves SMS text messages, making them less relevant in this scenario.