Which of the following is an example of 'Social Engineering'?
Answer options:
A.
Brute force password attack
B.
Tailgating
C.
Buffer Overflow
D.
Man-in-the-Middle
How to approach this question
Social Engineering = Hacking the human.
Full Answer
B.Tailgating✓ Correct
Tailgating (or piggybacking) involves following an authorized person into a secure area. It relies on social norms (politeness), making it a form of social engineering.
Common mistakes
Thinking it's purely physical; it exploits psychology.
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