Exam SY0-701 Topic 4 Question 1139 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's SY0-701 exam
Question #: 1139
Topic #: 4
A systems administrator receives a text message from an unknown number claiming to be the Chief Executive Officer of the company. The message states an emergency situation requires a password reset. Which of the following threat vectors is being used?

Suggested Answer: B Vote an answer

Smishing is a type of phishing attack that uses SMS text messages to deceive recipients into taking actions such as revealing sensitive information. The urgency in the text indicates this vector.

by Ogden at Sep 30, 2026, 01:23 PM

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