CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 557

A systems administrator receives a text message from an unknown number claiming to be the Chief Executive Officer of the company. The message states an emergency situation requires a password reset. Which of the following threat vectors is being used?

Answer options

• A. Typosquatting
• B. Smishing
• C. Pretexting
• D. Impersonation

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Smishing, which refers to phishing attacks conducted via SMS. The other options do not apply: A (Typosquatting) involves creating a similar domain name to trick users, C (Pretexting) involves fabricating a scenario to obtain information, and D (Impersonation) describes pretending to be someone else but does not specifically refer to the method of communication used.