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Question 4

An attacker uses text messaging to socially engineer a user into providing sensitive information. Which social engineering attack type is in use?
  • A Technology based
  • B Computer based
  • C Mobile based
  • D Human based
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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer:

Mobile based is correct.

Mobile-based social engineering uses mobile device technology. 

Incorrect Answers:

Human based, computer based, and technology based are incorrect.

The other two methods are human based and computer based.

Technology based is not a valid term.

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