GIAC Exam GSLC Topic 2 Question 47 Discussion

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Question #: 47
Topic #: 2

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John works as an IT Technician for PassGuide Inc. One morning, John receives an e-mail from the company's Manager asking him to provide his logon ID and password, but the company policy restricts users from disclosing their logon IDs and passwords. Which type of possible attack is this?

ASocial engineering

BReplay attack

CTrojan horse

DDoS

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Basilia

2 months ago

Definitely a social engineering attack. The manager should know better than to ask for login credentials via email. Maybe they need a refresher on security best practices.

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Kanisha

4 days ago

B) DoS

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Julio

10 days ago

I agree, that's definitely a social engineering attack.

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Wai

11 days ago

A) Social engineering

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Herminia

2 months ago

Haha, the manager must have lost his login info and is trying to get John's. Nice try, but John is too smart for that!

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Rosio

25 days ago

C) Trojan horse

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Nobuko

1 months ago

B) DoS

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Mee

1 months ago

A) Social engineering

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Talia

2 months ago

I'm not sure. It could also be a Trojan horse attack if the manager's email is compromised. Better to be safe and not click any links or attachments in the email.

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Lisbeth

2 months ago

I agree, this is a social engineering attack. John is right to follow the company policy and not disclose his login information.

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Lavonda

7 days ago

It's always best to be cautious when it comes to sharing login information, you never know who might be trying to access it.

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Meaghan

14 days ago

Social engineering attacks can be very deceptive, it's good that John is aware of the risks.

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Carlota

25 days ago

Exactly, following company policy is important to prevent security breaches.

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Lavonna

1 months ago

John should not provide his login information, it could be a social engineering attack.

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Joana

2 months ago

It's important for John to follow company policy and not disclose his logon ID and password.

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Sage

2 months ago

I agree, the Manager is trying to trick John into giving away sensitive information.

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Adelina

2 months ago

This is clearly a social engineering attack. The manager is trying to trick John into revealing his login credentials, which is a classic social engineering tactic.

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