212 Fraud awareness

What are the three main reasons why people commit fraud?

• Opportunity: weakness in the system

• Pressure: Motivation that leads to unethical behaviour

• Rationalism: Unethical behavior, personal integrity, and capability

• Technological advancements: rise of e-commerce, and mobile payments

Which of the following is NOT a common cybersecurity threat that can lead people to fall into fraud cases?

• Phishing

• Social engineering

• Hacking

• Malware

What is phishing?

• A type of attack that relies on psychological manipulation

• A type of software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access.

• A type of scam where attackers create fake websites or emails to trick people into sharing personal information.

• A type of attack where the attacker falsifies their identity.

What is the best way to protect yourself from fraud?

• Use weak passwords that are easy to remember

• Click on suspicious links in emails to verify if they are legitimate.

• Educate yourself on common cybersecurity threats.

• Keep software on your device outdated.

Which of the following is a potential technological reason for the rise of fraud?

• Weakness in the system

• Unethical behaviour

• More sophisticated fraud tactics

• Lack of personal integrity

In 2020, a large financial institution was the victim of a phishing attack. The attackers sent emails to the employees of the institution, posing as the company's IT department and asking them to reset their passwords by clicking on a link in the email. The link led to a fake website that looked identical to the company's login page, but was designed to steal the employees' login credentials. What type of attack did the institution fall victim to?

• A denial of service attack

• A phishing attack

• A malware attack

• A brute-force attack

In 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack infected over 200,000 computers in 150 countries, causing billions of dollars in damages. This attack is an example of:

• A phishing attack

• A social engineering attack

• A malware attack.

• A DDoS attack

A cyber criminal has created a fake email that appears to be from a reputable company and is asking the recipient to provide their login credentials. This is an example of:

• Ransomware attack

• DDoS attack

• Spoofing attack

• Malware attack

After participating in this workshop, what do you think about fraud?

Any feedback ? How do you feel after the workshop?