What is smishing?

What is smishing?
A . A form of social engineering attack that uses SMS or text messages to trick victims into revealing sensitive information.
B . A physical attack where an unauthorized person gains entry to a restricted area by following closely behind an authorized person.
C . A type of phishing attack that targets specific individuals or organizations.
D . A cyber attack where an attacker manipulates and deceives an individual to reveal sensitive
information.

View Answer

Answer: A

Explanation:

Smishing, short for SMS phishing, is a social engineering attack that utilizes SMS or text messages to deceive individuals into disclosing sensitive information or performing certain actions. These messages often mimic legitimate sources, such as banks or service providers, and typically contain links or phone numbers that, when accessed or called, lead to malicious activities. Smishing takes advantage of the ubiquity of mobile devices and users’ tendency to trust text messages.