ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist — Question 54
Which of the following attacks relies on a human weakness to succeed?
Answer options
- A. Denial-of-service
- B. Phishing
- C. Escalation-of-privileges
- D. Spoofing
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is B, Phishing, as it specifically targets individuals through deception to obtain sensitive information. In contrast, Denial-of-service attacks disrupt services through overwhelming traffic, Escalation-of-privileges involves exploiting system vulnerabilities, and Spoofing refers to impersonating another entity without directly manipulating human behavior.