Y9 ICT Unit 1 Cybersecurity Lesson 2 - Social Engineering

What is the main purpose of the 'Which rock star are you?' activity?

• To find out which rock star you resemble

• To collect personal data for marketing

• To entertain the learners with music trivia

• To demonstrate how easily personal data can be shared

What is 'social engineering'?

• A method of building social networks

• A technique used to manipulate people into giving confidential information

• A way to design social media platforms

• A strategy for improving social skills

What does the term 'shouldering' refer to?

• Watching someone type their password

• Carrying a heavy load

• Supporting a friend in need

• A type of phishing attack

What is a 'name generator attack'?

• An attack that generates random names

• A method to create usernames

• An attack that uses quizzes to gather personal information

• A way to generate secure passwords

What is 'phishing'?

• A type of computer virus

• A way to improve email security

• A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information

• A method of catching fish

What is 'blagging'?

• A way to create fake social media profiles

• An attack where a scenario is invented to obtain data or money

• A technique to improve public speaking

• A method of encrypting data

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?

• Reply to verify its authenticity

• Forward it to your friends

• Click on all links to check them

• Delete it immediately

What is a common characteristic of a blagging email?

• It contains a lot of technical jargon

• It asks for personal information or money

• It is always sent from a known contact

• It includes a funny joke

What is the main risk of sharing personal information online?

• It can be used to send you advertisements

• It can be used to guess your passwords or steal your identity

• It can help you make new friends

• It can make you popular

What is the best way to protect against phishing attacks?

• Share your passwords with trusted friends

• Ignore all emails

• Use strong, unique passwords

• Always click on links in emails