EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS) — Question 1

Which of the following is an intentional act of sending multiple copies of the identical content to the same recipient?

Answer options

• A. Mail Storm
• B. Spamming
• C. Mail Bombing
• D. Phishing

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Mail Bombing, which specifically refers to the act of sending excessive amounts of the same message to overwhelm the recipient. Option A, Mail Storm, generally refers to a high volume of legitimate emails causing issues, while B, Spamming, involves sending unsolicited messages, but not necessarily identical copies to one recipient. Option D, Phishing, is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information rather than sending duplicate content.