Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v12) — Question 313

An attacker redirects the victim to malicious websites by sending them a malicious link by email. The link appears authentic but redirects the victim to a malicious web page, which allows the attacker to steal the victim's data.

What type of attack is this?

Answer options

• A. Vishing
• B. Spoofing
• C. DDoS
• D. Phishing

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Phishing, as it specifically refers to the practice of deceiving individuals into providing sensitive information by directing them to fraudulent websites. A is incorrect because Vishing involves voice communication, B is not suitable as Spoofing refers to disguising communication from an unknown source, and C, DDoS, involves overwhelming a service rather than tricking a user.