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CPA · Question 69 · Area II: Security
Which of the following is a 'Social Engineering' technique where the attacker waits for an authorized user to pass through a secure door and then follows them inside?
Which of the following is a 'Social Engineering' technique where the attacker waits for an authorized user to pass through a secure door and then follows them inside?
Answer options:
A.
Tailgating / Piggybacking
B.
Phishing
C.
Dumpster Diving
D.
Shoulder Surfing
How to approach this question
Tailgating = Driving too close behind. Piggybacking = Riding on back.
Full Answer
A.Tailgating / Piggybacking✓ Correct
Tailgating (or piggybacking) is a physical security breach where an unauthorized person follows an authorized person into a secure area without presenting their own credentials.
Common mistakes
Confusing with Shoulder Surfing.
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