Understanding Social Engineering Threats

What is a common sign of a phishing email?

• It contains a personalised greeting.

• It asks for your password or personal information.

• It is sent from a known contact.

• It has no spelling mistakes.

Which of the following is a risk associated with social media?

• Sharing your favourite music.

• Posting your holiday plans publicly.

• Liking a friend's photo.

• Following a celebrity account.

What is a baiting attack?

• An attack where a hacker uses a fake website to steal information.

• An attack where a hacker leaves a USB drive in a public place to tempt someone to use it.

• An attack where a hacker sends a fake email to get personal information.

• An attack where a hacker calls pretending to be from a bank.

What is a tailgating incident in cyber security?

• When someone follows you into a secure area without permission.

• When someone hacks into your computer remotely.

• When someone sends you a fake email.

• When someone steals your password.

What is vishing?

• Sending fake emails to steal information.

• Making phone calls pretending to be someone else to steal information.

• Sending text messages to steal information.

• Creating fake websites to steal information.

What is smishing?

• Sending fake emails to steal information.

• Making phone calls pretending to be someone else to steal information.

• Sending text messages to steal information.

• Creating fake websites to steal information.

What is scareware?

• Software that pretends to be a legitimate program but is actually harmful.

• Software that scares you into thinking your computer is infected.

• Software that protects your computer from viruses.

• Software that speeds up your computer.

Which of the following is a good practice to avoid social engineering attacks?

• Sharing your passwords with friends.

• Clicking on links from unknown sources.

• Verifying the identity of the person asking for information.

• Using the same password for all accounts.