Threats & AttacksQuestion 9 of 100
An attacker leaves infected USB drives in a company parking lot hoping employees will plug them in. This technique is known as:
a.Pretexting
b.Whaling
c.Shoulder surfing
d.Baiting
Explanation
Baiting entices victims with something appealing, such as a found USB drive, to trigger a compromise. Curiosity leads the victim to introduce the malware themselves. Endpoint controls that block unknown removable media reduce this risk.
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