Social Engineering

Who is often the weakest link in security systems?

• The hacker

• The antivirus software

• The internet service provider

• The user

What is pretexting in the context of cyber security?

• A method used by scammers to initiate scams

• A type of computer virus

• A firewall technology

• A secure way to share passwords

What is a common tactic used by scammers during pretexting?

• Sending spam emails

• Using a pre-prepared script

• Offering free software

• Physical theft

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email from your bank?

• Ignore the email completely

• Reply with your account details

• Click on the link provided

• Manually type the bank's URL into your browser

How can phishing attacks be prevented?

• By using a simple password

• By sharing less on social media

• By installing antivirus software with anti-phishing modules

• By avoiding the use of email

What was demonstrated by the Trojan Horse experiment?

• The effectiveness of antivirus software

• How easily people can be tricked into clicking malicious links

• The importance of strong passwords

• The reliability of email filters

What should you do with files received from unknown sources?

• Share them with friends

• Delete them without checking

• Scan them with antivirus software

• Open them immediately

According to the video, what remains constant despite technological evolution?

• The speed of internet connections

• The effectiveness of security measures

• People's vulnerability to being fooled

• The complexity of scams

What is the primary reason people are vulnerable to scams, according to the video?

• Lack of antivirus software

• Use of outdated technology

• Failure to update software

• Inherent trust in others