Question

Which of them is not an example of data leakage done using electronic communication with malicious intent?

(a) Phishing

(b) Spoofed Email

(c) Attacks using malware

(d) Dumpster diving

I have been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

My query is from Security Phases in chapter Phases of Security of Cyber Security

Answer 1

Right option is (d) Dumpster diving

Easiest explanation: Many organizations provide employees right to use the internet, emails as well as instant messaging as part of their role. But these are prior targets of hackers for data leaking using techniques such as phishing, spoofing and attacking target victim using malware.