CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 534

A help desk employee receives a call from someone impersonating the Chief Executive Officer. The caller asks for assistance with resetting a password. Which of the following best describes this event?

Answer options

• A. Vishing
• B. Hacktivism
• C. Blackmail
• D. Misinformation

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Vishing, which refers to voice phishing where attackers use phone calls to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information. The other options do not accurately describe the situation; Hacktivism involves politically motivated hacking, Blackmail is coercion for money or favors, and Misinformation pertains to false information rather than impersonation.