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A method for gaining unauthorized access to a computer system whereby the attacker deceives victims into disclosing personal information or convinces them to commit acts that facilitate the attacker's intended scheme is known as:
Suggested Answer: D
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Rationale for Correct Answer: Social engineering involves manipulating or deceiving
Analysis of Incorrect Options:
A . IP spoofing -- Forging an IP address to disguise origin.
B . Electronic piggybacking -- Unauthorized use of someone else's access connection.
C . Packet sniffing -- Monitoring data traffic across a network.
Key Concept: Cyberfraud techniques -- social engineering.
23 comments · newest first
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Grover
3 days ago
Yeah, awareness is key! Phishing is a big part of it.
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Nu
8 days ago
I chose D too. It’s crucial to educate people about it.
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Velda
13 days ago
Definitely! It’s all about exploiting trust.
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Ligia
18 days ago
I feel like social engineering is the most common method nowadays.
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Art
24 days ago
Agreed! It's scary how easily people can be tricked.
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Felix
29 days ago
I think it's D) Social engineering. It's all about manipulation.
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Maricela
1 month ago
Social engineering is everywhere now. Good question!
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Donte
1 month ago
I remember a case study on this. D is spot on!
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Glendora
1 month ago
Yeah, social engineering is the main tactic used.
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Leota
2 months ago
I thought about A) IP spoofing, but D fits better.
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Maryann
2 months ago
Definitely D. It's about exploiting human psychology.
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Gladys
2 months ago
I feel like this question is tricky. But D makes sense.
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Lashon
2 months ago
Agreed! People trust too easily.
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Michael
2 months ago
I think it's D) Social engineering. It's all about manipulation.
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Kris
3 months ago
I thought packet sniffing was the answer... kinda surprised!
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Penney
3 months ago
No way, it's all about manipulating people, so D is spot on.
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Amber
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not A) IP spoofing?
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Krissy
3 months ago
Totally agree, that's the right answer!
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Cassie
3 months ago
It's definitely D) Social engineering.
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Raymon
3 months ago
I thought packet sniffing was about capturing data, not deceiving people. I'm leaning towards social engineering, but I hope I’m not confusing it with something else!
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Svetlana
4 months ago
I feel like social engineering is definitely the right answer here. We had a similar question on the last quiz that focused on deception tactics.
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Nickole
4 months ago
I remember discussing social engineering in class, but I keep mixing it up with electronic piggybacking. I should have reviewed those terms more closely.
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Joana
4 months ago
I think this might be related to social engineering, but I'm not entirely sure. It sounds familiar from our last practice session.