HOTSPOT
Select the appropriate attack from each drop down list to label the corresponding illustrated attack
Instructions: Attacks may only be used once, and will disappear from drop down list if selected.
When you have completed the simulation, please select the Done button to submit.
Answer: <a href=”//cdn.briefmenow.org/wp-content/uploads/sy0-301-v3/24.jpg”><img class=”aligncenter size-full” src=”//cdn.briefmenow.org/wp-content/uploads/sy0-301-v3/24.jpg” alt=”” /></a>
Explanation:
Something is off on this question. The mass mailing is right out of the book of SPAM. Don’t see how it fits phishing. And wouldn’t fake AV software be a trojan? I think the given answer choices are inaccurate.
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When you go after CEO’s and board members you are going after the “big fish”, this is an instance of whaling. You had it as a solution on an earlier chart.
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Spear-phishing is AKA Whaling, not sure what spear-pushing is.
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You’re right, they are similar. They both go after targeted and specific people, but whaling applies more to top executives and senior management, while spear phishing would target “payroll” or “human resources”
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