An attacker tricks a victim into clicking a link, which displays a fake error message on their screen. The message advises the user to call their help desk and provides a fake helpdesk number. On making the call, the victim is then tricked into installing a remote access trojan by a fake help desk consultant. What is the most accurate description of this attack strategy?
An attacker tricks a victim into clicking a link, which displays a fake error message on their screen. The message advises the user to call their help desk and provides a fake helpdesk number. On making the call, the victim is then tricked into installing a remote access trojan by a fake help desk consultant. What is the most accurate description of this attack strategy?
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An attacker tricks a victim into clicking a link, which displays a fake error message on their screen. The message advises the user to call their help desk and provides a fake helpdesk number. On making the call, the victim is then tricked into installing a remote access trojan by a fake help desk consultant. What is the most accurate description of this attack strategy?
a.
Phishing attack
b.
Scareware attack
c.
Spam attack
d.
Spam attack Reverse social engineering attack
e.
Social engineering attack
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