During a reconnaissance mission, an ethical hacker uses Maltego, a popular footprinting tool, to collect information about a target organization. The information includes the target's Internet infrastructure details (domains, DNS names, Netblocks, IP address information). The hacker decides to use social engineering techniques to gain further information. Which of the following would be the least likely method of social engineering to yield beneficial information based on the data collected?

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During a reconnaissance mission, an ethical hacker uses Maltego, a popular footprinting tool, to collect information about a target organization. The information includes the target's Internet infrastructure details (domains, DNS names, Netblocks, IP address information). The hacker decides to use social engineering techniques to gain further information. Which of the following would be the least likely method of social engineering to yield beneficial information based on the data collected?

A. Dumpster diving in the target company's trash bins for valuable printouts

B. Impersonating an ISP technical support agent to trick the target into providing further network details

C. Shoulder sur ng to observe sensitive credentials input on the target's computers

D. Eavesdropping on internal corporate conversations to understand key topics










Correct Answer: B

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