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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by Deeanna at May 20, 2024, 11:18 AM

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Lisbeth

8 days 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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Joana

14 days ago

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

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Sage

17 days ago

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

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Adelina

19 days 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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Werner

22 days ago

That's definitely social engineering.

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