Cybersecurity Question 1

A user purchased a new smart home device with embedded software and connected the device to a home network. The user then registered the device with the manufacturer, setting up an account using a personal e-mail and password. Which of the following explains how a phishing attack could occur against the user of the smart home device?

A vulnerability in the device's software is exploited to gain unauthorized access to other devices on the user's home network.

A vulnerability in the device's software is exploited to install software that reveals the user's password to an unauthorized individual.

The user is sent an e-mail appearing to be from the manufacturer, asking the user to confirm the account password by clicking on a link in the e-mail and entering the password on the resulting page.

The user's account is sent an overwhelming number of messages in an attempt to disrupt service on the user's home network.