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Actual exam question from Palo Alto Networks's PCCET
Question #: 179
Topic #: 1
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You received an email, allegedly from a bank, that asks you to click a malicious link to take action on your account.

Which type of attack is this?

  • A. Whaling
  • B. Spamming
  • C. Spear phishing
  • D. Phishing
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

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3fd692e
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
Spear Phishing. The scenario described is from a specific entity asking for specific action from the target on something that belongs to the target (the bank account). Phishing is broader (e.g., Click here to claim your prize, etc)
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leipeG
1 year, 2 months ago
Selected Answer: D
Phishing is a type of cyberattack in which attackers impersonate legitimate entities (such as banks, government agencies, or reputable organizations) to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information, clicking on malicious links, or taking harmful actions. While "spear phishing" (C) is a more targeted form of phishing, and "whaling" (A) is a specific form of spear phishing that targets high-profile individuals, the given scenario falls under the broader category of phishing.
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Blender808
1 year, 6 months ago
So everybody is a whale now?
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