Which of the following is a security threat in which an attacker attempts to obtain confidential information by pretending to be a trusted entity?

Options

  • A. Phishing
  • B. Defragmentation
  • C. Buffering
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. Phishing

Detailed Explanation

Explanation: Phishing is a security threat in which an attacker attempts to deceive users into revealing sensitive information such as passwords or banking details by pretending to be a trusted person, organization or service. It is a common form of social engineering.