Chapter 6

Threat Vectors and Attack Surfaces

This chapter covers the following official Security+ exam objective:

  • Images 2.2 Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces.

Essential Terms and Components

  • Images Threat vector

  • Images Attack surface

  • Images Message-based

  • Email

  • Short Message Service (SMS)

  • Instant messaging (IM)

  • Image-based

  • File-based

  • Voice call

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