Cisco Cyber Security Practice Exam

Vishing attacks typically involve which method of communication?

1. Email

2. Telephone

3. Text Messaging

4. Face-to-Face

The correct answer is: Telephone

Vishing, or voice phishing, specifically involves using the telephone as a method of communication to deceive individuals into providing personal information or financial details. Attackers typically impersonate legitimate organizations, such as banks or government agencies, to create a sense of urgency or authority that prompts victims to comply with their requests over the phone. This setting allows for a more personal interaction, where the attacker can manipulate the conversation and use social engineering techniques effectively. Other methods listed, like email or text messaging, relate more to phishing or smishing (SMS phishing). Although these are also forms of cyber attacks, they do not employ voice communication, which is the hallmark of vishing. Face-to-face interactions can involve direct conversations but are not typically categorized under vishing, which relies on the anonymity and distance that the telephone provides.