Attack types, threat actors, and vulnerability concepts tested on the Security+ exam, distinct from the core terminology deck.
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- What is pretexting in social engineering?
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Creating a fabricated scenario to trick someone into divulging information or performing an action.- What is baiting in social engineering?
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Offering something enticing (like a USB drive or download) to prompt a target to take an action that compromises security.- What is quid pro quo in social engineering?
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Offering a service or benefit in exchange for information or access.- What is tailgating (or piggybacking) in physical security?
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Following an authorized person through a secure entrance without using credentials.- What is dumpster diving?
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Searching through trash or discarded materials to find sensitive information.- What is phishing?
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Sending fraudulent emails, messages, or websites to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information or clicking malicious links.- What is spear phishing?
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A targeted phishing attack directed at a specific individual or organization using personalized information.- What is whaling?
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A targeted phishing attack against high-level executives or decision-makers.- What is vishing?
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Voice phishing, using phone calls to socially engineer someone into divulging information.- What is smishing?
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SMS phishing, using text messages to trick targets into clicking malicious links or providing information.- What is a Trojan (or Trojan horse)?
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Malware disguised as legitimate software that appears harmless but contains malicious code.- What is ransomware?
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Malware that encrypts files or locks a system, demanding payment for decryption or restoration.- What is a worm?
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Self-replicating malware that spreads across networks without requiring user interaction or a host program.- What is a virus?
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Malware that requires a host program to execute and spreads by infecting other files or programs.- What is a rootkit?
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Malware that gains root or administrator-level access to a system and hides its presence.
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