Question

Which of the following is not a social engineering attack: a. Dumpster diving b. Hacking c. Shoulder surfing d. Persuading a receptionist to give you information e. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

e. None of the above

Explanation:

Social engineering attack is the ability of a hacker to use manipulation to trick users into making security mistakes or giving away sensitive information. This engineering attack is based on four principles of investigation, hook, play and exit.

The hacker investigates the victim to gather informations before tricking the victim to trust him or her by deploying series of methods generally callled the hook. From the options listed (information) above, non of this four principle is obtainable.