An Email Sent from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to the Chief

Multiple Choice

An email sent from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) states a wire transfer is needed to pay a new vendor. Neither is aware of the vendor, and the CEO denies ever sending the email. Which of the following types of motivation was used in this attack?

A) Principle of fear
B) Principle of authority
C) Principle of scarcity
D) Principle of likeness
E) Principle of social proof