Ethical Hacking - Social Engineering

What is Social Engineering?

• The use of technology to improve social interactions

• Any action that influences a person to do something that may not be in their best interest

• The process of designing social media platforms

• A method of constructing social policies

What is the primary goal of Social Engineering?

• To enhance user experience on social media

• To gain access to restricted computer systems, areas, or sensitive information

• To develop new social policies

• To improve communication between people

Which of the following is NOT a method used in Social Engineering?

• Con-tricks

• Manipulation

• Deceit

• Physical force

What is often the intention behind Social Engineering?

• To create new social networks

• To steal or commit fraud

• To improve public relations

• To develop new software

What is phishing?

• The act of catching fish in a river

• The act of pretending to be a legitimate organization to steal sensitive information

• The act of sending legitimate emails to customers

• The act of creating a new bank account

Which of the following is NOT a sign of phishing?

• Ambiguous Greeting

• Poor Spelling/Grammar

• Clear and professional language

• Tempting offers

Phishing emails often ask for which type of information?

• Favorite color

• Bank details or usernames and passwords

• Movie preferences

• Travel history

Which of the following is a common characteristic of phishing emails?

• Sense of urgency

• Detailed company history

• Personal anecdotes

• High-quality images

What is a common tactic used in phishing emails to trick recipients?

• Offering free software

• Providing accurate weather forecasts

• Sending ambiguous greetings

• Sharing cooking recipes

What is spear phishing?

• A phishing attack targeting thousands of random people

• A phishing attack targeting a few key individuals

• A type of cyber attack that involves physical harm

• A method of fishing using a spear