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A user has received an email that appears to be from his manager containing a link to a new HR website. The sender's address does not match the known address of his manager. Which type of attack is being attempted?

A. Trust exploitation
B. Phishing
C. Packet sniffing
D. Port redirection



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Final answer:

The email scenario describes a phishing attack where the sender impersonates someone to trick the recipient into revealing personal information.


Explanation:

Phishing is the type of attack being attempted in this scenario where the sender pretends to be someone else to obtain sensitive information. In this case, the email pretending to be from the manager with a link to a new HR website is a classic example of phishing. By exploiting trust and using social engineering tactics, the attacker aims to trick the user into revealing personal information.


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