You are a respected worker at Certkiller .com and your boss realizes that you attacked the system
but you deny and persist in proving your innocence. You then realize you had a visit from an old
colleague that was fired some time back. This person acquired all the necessary information to
perform the attack. What type of attack is this person performing?

A.
Trojan Horse

B.
Social engineering

C.
Phage Virus

D.
Armored Virus

Explanation:
This person is a con man and he/she is absorbing as much information as possible to access the
company as an employee.
Incorrect Answers:
A: These viruses are all carried through by means of high-tech software programs and trained
computer hacking specialists they therefore requires no contact with one of the companies
employees.Reference:Mike Pastore and Emmett Dulaney, Security+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition,
Sybex,Alameda, 2004, p 87Todd Bill, The Security+ Training Guide, QUE Publishing, Indianapolis,
2003, Chapter 3
C: These viruses are all carried through by means of high-tech software programs and trained

computer hacking specialists they therefore requires no contact with one of the companies
employees.Reference:Mike Pastore and Emmett Dulaney, Security+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition,
Sybex,Alameda, 2004, p 87Todd Bill, The Security+ Training Guide, QUE Publishing, Indianapolis,
2003, Chapter 3
D: These viruses are all carried through by means of high-tech software programs and trained
computer hacking specialists they therefore requires no contact with one of the companies
employees.Reference:Mike Pastore and Emmett Dulaney, Security+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition,
Sybex,Alameda, 2004, p 87Todd Bill, The Security+ Training Guide, QUE Publishing, Indianapolis,
2003, Chapter 3