Nancy receives a call from someone claiming to work for the local Sheriff's Department.The caller says Nancy hasn't paid her speeding ticket,and she's about to be arrested unless she pays the fine with a credit card over the phone.What kind of attack is this?
A) Social engineering
B) Denial of service
C) Phishing
D) Trojan

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This is an example of social engineering, where the attacker tricks the victim into taking a specific action by using deception and manipulation. In this case, the attacker is posing as a law enforcement officer and creating a sense of urgency in the victim to make them reveal their credit card information.

Nancy Receives a Call from Someone Claiming to Work for the Local