Question

gaining access to a users computer by sending out realistic-looking emails asking for information is called
a. social grabbing
b. social engineering
c. social networking
d. malware

Explanation:

• Option a: "Social grabbing" is not a recognized term for this concept.
• Option b: Social engineering involves manipulating people (like through fake emails) to gain access to information or systems, which matches the description.
• Option c: Social networking is about connecting with others online, not about gaining unauthorized access via deceptive emails.
• Option d: Malware refers to malicious software (like viruses, worms), not the act of using deceptive emails to gain access.

Answer:

b. social engineering