025_Other Social Engineering Attacks–CompTIA Security+ SY0-701

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What is the main goal of misinformation and disinformation?

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To divide, confuse, or mislead groups of people

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How do influence campaigns commonly spread misinformation?

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By leveraging social media platforms

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Which of the following best describes disinformation? False information shared unintentionally, Factually incorrect information spread deliberately, A difference of opinion on a topic, Political discussions on social media

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Factually incorrect information spread deliberately

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Which group is often responsible for large-scale misinformation campaigns?

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Nation-states and third-party governments

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What is a common goal of state-sponsored misinformation campaigns?

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To persuade people to believe falsehoods

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What is a common way misinformation is delivered besides social media posts? Options: Physical mail, Paid advertisements, Face-to-face debates, Library books

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Paid advertisements

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How do social media algorithms contribute to misinformation spread?

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They amplify posts that receive a lot of engagement.

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What is the first step attackers take to spread misinformation online?

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Creating multiple fake accounts

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Why do attackers create multiple fake accounts?

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To help amplify misinformation content

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What happens when a fake post gains popularity?

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Real users start sharing it, believing it to be true