Which of the following attacks is the MOST probable cause?

A store receives reports that shoppers’ credit card information is being stolen. Upon further analysis, those same shoppers also withdrew money from an ATM in that store.

The attackers are using the targeted shoppers’ credit card information to make online purchases.

Which of the following attacks is the MOST probable cause?
A . Identity theft
B. RFID cloning
C. Shoulder surfing
D. Card skimming

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Answer: D

Explanation:

The attackers are using card skimming to steal shoppers’ credit card information, which they use to make online purchases.

References:

✑ CompTIA Security+ Study Guide Exam SY0-601, Chapter 5