Question

Brian Benoit maintains an online brokerage account. In early May, Brian received an email from the brokerage firm that explained that there had been a computer error. The email provided a phone number so that Brian could verify his customer information. When he called, a recording asked that he enter the verification code contained in the email, his account number, and his social security number. After he did so, he was told that he would be connected with a customer service representative, but the connection was terminated. He contacted the brokerage company and was informed that they had not sent the email. Brian was a victim of

Group of answer choices

typosquatting.

Bluesnarfing.

cyber extortion.

splogging.

vishing.

posing.

Answer 1

Answer:

Vishing

Explanation:

Vishing (voice or VoIP phishing) is an electronic fraud tactic in which individuals are tricked into revealing critical financial or personal information to unauthorized entities.

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