Social engineering 1

Which of the following are social engineering techniques (PICK 3)?

• Blagging

• Hacking

• Phishing

• Shoulder surfing

• Malware

Answer explanation

Hacking is a way of gaining unauthorised access to another person's computer or device.

2 common things phishing email have are....

• Spelling mistakes

• Images

• Links they want you to click

• Good grammar

Answer explanation

The most obvious signs of a phishing email are spelling mistakes and links. Not all emails with links are suspicious, but always check the website address before entering any personal information.

How are people targeted through phishing?

• via email

• on websites

Which of these are warning signs of a phishing email?

• Incorrect "from" address

• Pressure to rush

• Suspicious links

• All of them

Social Engineering takes advantage of what a computer system?

• The user

• The network

• The password

• The hardware

Which techniques can be seen in this email (PICK 3)?

• Social Pressure - Legal Authority

• Financial Pressure

• Threat

• Blackmail

....... is the art of manipulating people so they give up confidential information.

• Blagging

• Social engineering

• Pharming

• Phishing

To protect your personal data from cyber attacks you have to... (PICK 2)

• Do not give out personal information over the phone, on the web or in an email unless completely sure of the recipient.

• Keep your operating system, browser, anti-virus and other critical software up to date

• Click on links in email, even if you're not sure where they go

• Not use very good passwords

What type of social engineering involves the criminal to pretend to be someone they are not?

• Quid Pro Quo

• Baiting

• Pretexting (blagging)

• Shoulder Surfing

What is the type of social engineering that promises goods in return for you entering your personal information?

• Quid Pro Quo

• Pretexting

• Baiting

• Phishing