A help desk technician receives a phone call from an individual claiming to be an employee of the organization and requesting assistance to access a locked account. The help desk technician asks the individual to provide proof of identity before access can be granted. Which of the following types of attack is the caller performing?

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The caller is attempting to deceive the help desk technician by pretending to be an employee, which is a classic example of an impersonation attack.

A Help Desk Technician Receives a Phone Call from an Individual