Question

You receive a call from an unknown number telling you that your debit card has been blocked
and you must verify your debit card and other personal details for it to be reactivated. What is
this type of social engineering attack called?​

Answer 1

Answer:

PHISHING ATTACKS is the type of social engineering attack mentioned in the question

Answer 2

This type of social engineering attack is called a Phishing attack.

• A phishing attack is one in which attackers create fake websites or emails and attract their targets. They end up extracting personal details like credit or debit card numbers and other sensitive information from their targets.
• There are two kinds of phishing attacks. These are spear-phishing and whaling.
• The other types of social engineering attacks are Vishing and Smishing, Pretexting, Baiting, Quid Pro Quo, Tailgating, and Piggybacking