Discuss Cisco 200-201 Exam Topic 1 Question 123

Which scenario describes a social engineering attack?

AMalicious insider trying to gather information on company security

BText message pretending to be from a legitimate company with a malicious URL inside

CSuspicious file detected on a workstation

DCompany with a recent data breach where confidential information was stolen

Suggested Answer: B

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25 comments · newest first

Domitila 7 days ago

Yes! Awareness is crucial to avoid these traps.

Lucy 12 days ago

I feel like many people fall for B. It's so easy to click.

Rosio 17 days ago

Exactly! B is straightforward and common in real attacks.

Shalon 22 days ago

C and D don't fit the definition well. They’re more about breaches.

William 27 days ago

Right! B manipulates trust, which is key in social engineering.

Matthew 1 month ago

A is also a possibility, but B feels more like social engineering.

Tanesha 1 month ago

Agreed! Text messages can be very deceptive.

Stefan 1 month ago

I think B is the best choice. It's a classic phishing attempt.

Arletta 2 months ago

I’m leaning towards B too. It’s a common tactic.

Lina 2 months ago

Right! B is all about tricking people into clicking links.

Marvel 2 months ago

C and D don’t fit the social engineering definition well.

Gertude 2 months ago

Definitely B! It targets users directly.

Billye 2 months ago

I feel B is more straightforward for social engineering.

Avery 2 months ago

A is also a possibility, but it feels more like insider threat.

Flo 3 months ago

Agreed! Text messages can be very deceptive.

Marshall 3 months ago

I think B is the right answer. It’s a classic phishing attempt.

Sherell 3 months ago

I thought C could be related too, but maybe not directly.

Javier 3 months ago

Wait, are we sure D isn't also a type of social engineering?

Lelia 3 months ago

I agree, B is the classic phishing example.

Gerri 3 months ago

A is more about insider threats, not social engineering.

Annelle 4 months ago

B is definitely a social engineering attack.

Ariel 4 months ago

I feel like D could be related, but it seems more about the aftermath of a breach rather than the attack itself.

Gracia 5 months ago

I practiced a similar question last week, and it was about phishing messages. So, I’m leaning towards B for this one.

Lindsey 6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about insiders being a threat too. Maybe A could fit as well?

Stephaine 6 months ago

I think B is the right answer because it sounds like phishing, which is a common social engineering tactic.

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