Question
Which of the following types of social engineering attacks sends an unsolicited text message to a user's mobile device?
- A. Impersonation
- B. Vishing
- C. Spear phishing
- D. Smishing Correct
Explanation
Smishing (SMS phishing) uses unsolicited text messages to trick the user into clicking a link, calling a number or revealing information. Vishing uses voice calls, spear phishing is a targeted attack usually sent by email, and impersonation is pretending to be someone else in person or by phone.
