Which of the following best describes a watering hole attack?
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AUsing social engineering to obtain credentials directly from users
BCompromising websites frequently visited by the target to deliver malware
CSending mass phishing emails to many potential victims
DAttacking water utility infrastructure systems
✓ Correct answer: B. Compromising websites frequently visited by the target to deliver malwareA watering hole attack involves compromising websites that target victims are known to visit, rather than attacking them directly. This allows attackers to infect specific groups of users who trust these legitimate websites.
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