Threats & AttacksQuestion 13 of 100
Which attack compromises a website frequently visited by a target group to infect their systems?
a.Rainbow table
b.Pass-the-hash
c.Typosquatting
d.Watering hole
Explanation
A watering hole attack infects a site the intended victims commonly use, so visiting it delivers malware. It targets a community indirectly through a trusted resource. Keeping browsers patched and using endpoint protection reduces exposure.
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