Exam SY0-701 topic 1 question 217 discussion

Impersonating involves pretending to be someone else, in this case, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), to deceive the employee into taking a specific action (buying gift cards). The attacker is leveraging the authority and trust associated with the CEO's position to manipulate the employee. Whaling: This phishing attack targets high-profile individuals, such as executives. An attacker is 'posing' and not 'targeting' a CEO. Therefore its C

The correct answer is: D. Whaling Explanation: Whaling is a type of social engineering attack that specifically targets high-profile individuals such as executives, or in this case, impersonates them to deceive others. The attacker is posing as the CEO to manipulate an employee into performing an action, such as buying gift cards. This is a targeted attack that leverages the authority and influence of a senior executive.

Impersonation

Smishing: Phishing via SMS messages. Disinformation: Spreading false information. Impersonating: Pretending to be someone else. Whaling: Targeting high-profile individuals. Given that the attacker is posing as the CEO, impersonating is the most accurate answer.

Impersonating C

C. Impersonating - Given the target is an employee rather than a high-profile executive, most accurate technique used is Impersonating.

Whaling targets high-profile individuals within an organization, such as executives, CEOs, CFOs, or other senior management. so C is best answer

Answer is D whaling. Only because it involves a high-profile executive. If you look up the definition of whaling and compare it to C., whaling is a more suitable answer from a security plus exam standpoint.