2.7 Social Engineering 4

What is a characteristic of a targeted attack?

• It is less dangerous than other attacks.

• It is usually carried out by a single entity.

• It involves elicitation.

• It uses well-known exploits.

Targeted attacks are generally more dangerous because they:

• Are less methodical.

• Do not do any damage.

• Use known exploits.

• Are carried out by multiple entities.

Which of the following is true about targeted attacks?

• They are carried out in a haphazard manner.

• They use unknown exploits.

• They are less likely to do damage.

• They are usually carried out in the open.

What is the primary goal of elicitation according to the slide?

• To create suspicion

• To extract information without raising suspicion

• To make the target uncomfortable

• To provide information

What is the role of the attacker in the concept of Feign Ignorance?

• Provides correct statement

• Gives more details

• Makes wrong statement

• None of the above

What does the victim do in response to the attacker in the concept of Feign Ignorance?

• Admits ignorance

• Provides correct statement

• Makes wrong statement

• Ignores the attacker

Which of the following is NOT a way to be a good listener according to the slide?

• Share more

• Validate feelings

• Relate similar experiences

• Ignore the speaker

What is one of the key aspects of being a good listener?

• Being distant

• Being relatable and sympathetic

• Being judgmental

• Being indifferent

What does pretexting involve in the context of security?

• Pretending to be trustworthy

• Creating a fictitious scenario

• Thoughts, opinions, and emotions

• Loading a computer with malware

What is the main goal of impersonation in a security breach?

• To create a fictitious scenario

• To load a computer with malware

• To pretend to be trustworthy

• To influence thoughts, opinions, and emotions