Exam 1V0-81.20 topic 1 question 26 discussion

Actual exam question from VMware's 1V0-81.20

Question #: 26
Topic #: 1

What is the term used to describe a type of social engineering attack aimed at a specific person or specific type of person?

A. Phishing
B. Whaling
C. Tailgating
D. Spear Phishing

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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

Reference:
https://www.imperva.com/learn/application-security/social-engineering-attack/#:~:text=Phishing,curiosity%20or%20fear%20in%20victims

by Thavee at Nov. 30, 2021, 1:13 p.m.

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WaleedJ

3 years, 1 month ago

Selected Answer: D

https://www.vmware.com/content/dam/digitalmarketing/vmware/en/pdf/docs/vmwcb-whitepaperbetter-ways-to-deal-with-new-security-threats.pdf

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WaleedJ

3 years, 2 months ago

Selected Answer: D

Phishing attacks target a mass of people. Spear phishing is targeted to a specific person

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Spear phishing This is a more targeted version of the phishing scam whereby an attacker chooses specific individuals or enterprises. They then tailor their messages based on characteristics, job positions, and contacts belonging to their victims to make their attack less conspicuous. Spear phishing requires much more effort on behalf of the perpetrator and may take weeks and months to pull off. They’re much harder to detect and have better success rates if done skillfully.

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