Phishing emails frequently take advantage of high-profile catastrophes reported in the news. Which of the following principles BEST describes the weakness being exploited?
A. Intimidation
B. Scarcity
C. Authority
D. Social proof
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PearsonVue keeps postponing my exam due to covid-19, so I went back and researched these questions. New thoughts:
A or D? Question refers to “catastrophes” – (A) intimidation: frighten or overawe someone, especially in order to make them do what one wants. It depends on where the catastrophe occurred. In another country? Then not frightening.
Maybe (D) social proof because news of a “high-profile catastrophe” might urge people to do things they see other people doing. Like stocking up on supplies for the next hurricane or buying more insurance.
Unsure, but going with D.
A – Question refers to “catastrophes” and answer A involves “warning”. Not D because news of a “high-profile catastrophe” wouldn’t necessarily urge people to do things they see other people doing.
Intimidation – An urgent warning attempts to intimidate you into responding.
Social proof – People will do things that they see other people are doing.
Authority – People will tend to obey authority figures, even if they are asked to perform objectionable acts.
Scarcity – Perceived scarcity will generate demand. For example, saying offers are available for a “limited time only”