Exam 220-1102 topic 1 question 404 discussion

Plugging an unknown USB in a computer can result in several forms of cyberattacks. There's a chance that the malicious USB could infect your computer with a virus, malware, or spyware. It can lead the victim to a phishing site where the cybercriminal can lure the target into sharing their private data. It is literally called ''USB baiting'' What in the world are you talking about ''tailgating''? Stop using ChatGPT and use your own brain and do some minimal research!

This scenario describes a Phishing attack. Phishing often involves tricking the user into opening a malicious attachment or visiting a malicious site. In this case, the user received a USB device (the “prize”) in the mail, which likely contained malicious software that caused the computer to stop booting. So, the correct answer is: A. Phishing

Thanks Paula77, how does someone receives a prize through a mail be classified as tailgating? Read through a question before jumping to conclusion. Phishing it is, with Paula's Explanation.

C is correct here

C. Tailgating The situation described in the scenario, where an unauthorized USB device is inserted into a computer without the user's knowledge, corresponds to a form of attack known as "tailgating." Tailgating involves an attacker physically following a legitimate user into a secure area or accessing a system or device when the legitimate user is present. In this case, the user allowed the attacker (potentially unknowingly) to insert the USB device, which could carry malware or malicious software, into the computer.