Cisco Exam Questions

Which statement is true about vishing?

Which statement is true about vishing?

A.
Influencing users to forward a call to a toll number (for example, a long distance or international
number)

B.
Influencing users to provide personal information over a web page

C.
Using an inside facilitator to intentionally forward a call to a toll number (for example, a long
distance or international number)

D.
Influencing users to provide personal information over the phone

Explanation:

Vishing (voice phishing) uses telephony to glean information, such as account details, directly from
users. Because many users tend to trust the security of a telephone versus the security of the
web, some users are more likely to provide condential information over the telephone. User
education is the most effective method to combat vishing attacks.