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Actual exam question from CompTIA's SY0-701
Question #: 605
Topic #: 1
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An unexpected and out-of-character email message from a Chief Executive Officer's corporate account asked an employee to provide financial information and to change the recipient's contact number. Which of the following attack vectors is most likely being used?

  • A. Business email compromise
  • B. Phishing
  • C. Brand impersonation
  • D. Pretexting
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️
by Shanu007 at May 20, 2025, 1:07 a.m.

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Shanu007
1 month, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: A
The correct answer is: A. Business email compromise Explanation: Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a targeted attack where the attacker gains access to a legitimate business email account (like a CEO's) and uses it to deceive employees into transferring money, revealing sensitive information, or changing account details.
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