Exam 312-50v11 topic 1 question 192 discussion

Honey Trap Attackers target a person inside the company online, pretending to be an attractive person. They then begin a fake online relationship to obtain confidential information about the target company. CEHv11 pg. 1228

Correct Answer is D. Per EC-Council course: Attackers target a person inside the company online, pretending to be an attractive person. They then begin a fake online relationship to obtain confidential information about the target company. A Bait would be something like leaving a USB laying around or making an alluring offer of something in order to gain information.

The correct answer is Baiting Baiting is a type of social engineering attack or scam trick. It is the art of luring people into making poor decisions by offering them something they want and stealing information such as passwords or credit card numbers. Baiting can take many forms, including professionally crafted emails or fake social media offers. Many people have gotten into the unsafe habit of clicking on anything that interests them online. They believe things will be fine if they don't give up any information. However, just opening links runs the risk of compromising your computer. Staying vigilant and evaluating offers before interacting with them will keep you out of danger and off the hook

The correcto option is D! Honey trap!!!

A honey trap is a type of social engineering attack that involves the use of romantic or sexual enticements to gain access to sensitive information or assets. The term "honey trap" comes from the idea of luring an unsuspecting person with the sweet, irresistible appeal of honey. In this context, the attacker may pose as a potential romantic partner, using fake social media accounts, dating sites, or other communication methods to establish a relationship with the victim.

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Types of Social Engineering - Human-based Social Engineering Honey Trap - an attacker targets a person online by pretending to be an attractive person and then begins a fake online relationship to obtain confidential information about the target company. In this technique, the victim is an insider who possesses critical information about the target organization. (P.1234/1218)

Honey Trap "Stella was enthralled by Steve's profile picture and the description given for his profile"

the answer is D

It is honeytrap

D for sure

I know that actual answer is honey trap however I believe EC-Counsel have it as baiting being the correct choice. I know it isn't right but it you want to pass the exam you have to play the game.

Honey trap

Honey Trap With a honey trap attack, the social engineer assumes the identity of an attractive person. They then engage in a relationship with the victim online to try to get sensitive information from them.

It doesn't say he gave her a pen drive so it is not biting for sure. ;)

Honey trap: Attackers target a person inside the company online, pretending to be an attractive person. They then begin a fake online relationship to obtain confidential information about the target company.