Social Engineering Quiz

What is the primary goal of social engineering?

• To manipulate people into giving up confidential information

• To enhance communication in organizations

• To improve social skills

• To create social networks

What is another term for blagging?

• Phishing

• Pretexting

• Baiting

• Quid pro quo

Which group is often targeted by blagging due to their trust and lack of technological comfort?

• Teenagers

• Elderly people

• Business professionals

• Students

What is a common sign of a phishing email?

• Perfect spelling and grammar

• Generic content and unusual email addresses

• Personalized greetings

• Emails from known contacts

What is the main method used in phishing attacks?

• Phone calls

• Face-to-face interactions

• Emails

• Physical mail

What is baiting primarily used to promise?

• Cash or goods

• Services

• Friendship

• Job opportunities

What was the aim of the attack campaign reported by KrebsOnSecurity in July 2018?

• To gather social media information

• To steal money

• To create fake bank accounts

• To infect computers with malware

How does quid pro quo differ from baiting?

• It offers cash instead of services

• It offers services instead of cash or goods

• It uses emails instead of phone calls

• It targets only businesses

What does quid pro quo literally mean?

• Something for nothing

• Something for something

• Nothing for nothing

• Nothing for something

What is a typical example of a quid pro quo threat?

• Claiming your computer is infected and offering to fix it

• Creating fake social media profiles

• Offering free music downloads

• Sending fake job offers