Exam 220-1202 Topic 1 Question 97 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's 220-1202 exam
Question #: 97
Topic #: 1
A secretary receives an email from the company's chief executive officer with a request to pay a vendor immediately. After the payment is made, the CEO informs the secretary that they never sent that email. Which of the following social engineering tactics best describes this type of attack?

Suggested Answer: C Vote an answer

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
Whalingis a form of phishing that targets high-profile individuals or involves pretending to be them (e.g., CEOs) to trick lower-level employees into transferring funds or sensitive data.
FromQuentin Docter - CompTIA A+ Study Guide:
"Whaling is a phishing tactic targeting executives or masquerading as one. The attacker crafts emails that exploit authority and urgency to manipulate recipients."

by Susan at Oct 17, 2025, 11:18 AM

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