Kevin, an IT security consultant, is working on contract for Davidson Avionics to audit the company’s network. He is given permission to perform any necessary tests. Kevin creates a fake company ID badge and uniform and waits by one of the company’s entrance doors. He follows an employee into the office after they use their valid access card to gain entrance.
What type of social engineering attack has Kevin employed?
A. Piggybacking.
B. Eavesdropping.
C. Tailgating.
D. Reverse social engineering.
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Certified Ethical Hacker v9
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- CEH v9 Question of the Week: Firewall Traffic
- CEH v9 Question of the Week: Full TCP connection
- CEH v9 Question of the Week: Password Cracking Tool
- CEH v9 Question of the Week: Social Engineering Attack
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