An attacker leaves infected USB drives in the parking lot of a target company, hoping employees will plug them into work computers. What type of social engineering is this?
- A.A. Phishing
- B.C. Pretexting
- C.B. Baiting
- D.D. Quid pro quo
Why C is correct
Baiting uses enticing physical or digital objects to lure victims. USB drives labeled 'Confidential - Employee Salaries' exploit curiosity. Once plugged in, they can install malware, act as HID keyboards (Rubber Ducky), or create reverse shells. Organizations should disable USB autorun and use endpoint protection.
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