Question

multiple choice question
______ is an attempt to attain sensitive information by posing as a reliable source.

• dumpster diving
• phone scams
• skimming
• shoulder surfing
• phishing
• pharming

Explanation:

• Dumpster diving: Searching trash for info, no posing as reliable source.
• Phone scams: Broad term; not specific to posing as trusted entity.
• Skimming: Stealing data from payment devices directly.
• Shoulder surfing: Watching someone enter sensitive info.
• Phishing: Deceptively posing as a trusted source to trick users into sharing sensitive data, matching the definition.
• Pharming: Redirecting users to fake websites via domain manipulation.

Answer:

Phishing