Social Engineering

QUESTIONS AHEAD.

Multiple Choice

What do you think social engineering?

• A type of computer virus

• Manipulating people to obtain confidential information

• A method of coding

• A security protocol

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to train employees and students about social engineering?

• To teach them coding skills

• To increase productivity

• To help them recognise and avoid manipulation tactics

• To improve customer service

QUESTIONS AHEAD.

Multiple Choice

What is social engineering?

• A network security protocol

• A type of malware designed to disrupt systems

• The manipulation of individuals by hackers to obtain confidential and personal information

• A method of encrypting data

Multiple Choice

Why do you think is social engineering effective?

• It relies on technical vulnerabilities in software

• It exploits human psychology and trust

• It requires advanced hacking skills

• It uses complex encryption methods

Multiple Choice

Which of this following do you think is a common tactic used in phishing attacks?

• Sending unsolicited text messages

• Hacking into secure databases

• Creating fake websites that look legitimate

• Installing malware on devices

Open Ended

What types of personal information do you think are most valuable to cybercriminals, and why?

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Multiple Choice

What is malware?

• A security protocol

• A form of data encryption

• A method of social engineering

• A type of software designed to harm or exploit devices

Multiple Choice

What is malware designed to do?

• Protect systems from attacks

• Enhance system performance

• Harm, exploit, or gain unauthorized access to systems

• Create secure backups of data

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of phishing?

• Flooding a website with traffic

• Stealing someone’s login credentials in person

• Sending a fake email to obtain sensitive information

• Installing a virus on a computer

Multiple Choice

What does blagging involve?

• Sending unsolicited messages

• Installing malware on a device

• Hacking into a network

• Creating a false pretext to obtain confidential information

Multiple Choice

What is the primary goal of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

• To make a network or website unavailable to users

• To steal data from a database

• To monitor user activity

• To encrypt files for ransom

Open Ended

In your own words, explain what shouldering is

Multiple Choice

Which of this type of information is most at risk from social engineering attacks?

• National Insurance numbers

• Recipe collections

• Weather forecasts

• General news articles

Multiple Choice

How might a cybercriminal get data from you?

• By asking directly for your information in person

• Through social engineering tactics like phishing or pretexting

• By hacking your device remotely

• All of the above

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QUESTIONS AHEAD.

Multiple Choice

What is encryption?

• A process that converts data into a code to prevent unauthorised access

• A method of compressing files

• A way to delete files permanently

• A type of software used for data recovery

Multiple Choice

How does encryption help in securing data during transmission?

• By permanently deleting data from the source

• By compressing data to reduce size

• By encoding data so that it can only be read by authorised parties

• By converting data into a readable format

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to regularly update your software?

• To improve your computer's speed

• To make your device look new

• To protect against security vulnerabilities

• To avoid unnecessary notifications

Multiple Choice

Which action helps minimise the risk of social engineering attacks?

• Sharing personal information online

• Using weak passwords

• Ignoring security updates

• Reporting suspicious activity

Multiple Choice

Which action helps minimise the risk of social engineering attacks?

• Sharing personal information online

• Using weak passwords

• Ignoring security updates

• Reporting suspicious activity

QUESTIONS AHEAD.

Multiple Choice

What do you think social engineering?

• A type of computer virus

• Manipulating people to obtain confidential information

• A method of coding

• A security protocol

Multiple Choice

Why is social engineering effective?

• It relies on technical vulnerabilities in software

• It requires advanced hacking skills

• It exploits human psychology and trust

• It uses complex encryption methods

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of social engineering?

• Installing a virus on a computer

• Overloading a server with traffic

• Sending an email that appears to be from a bank requesting login information

• Using antivirus software to protect a device

Open Ended

List the types of Cyber attack

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct definition of a phishing attack?

• An attack that blocks access to a network by flooding it with excessive traffic.

• An attack where cybercriminals secretly monitor online activity to steal data.

• An attack where hackers gain access to your device by exploiting software vulnerabilities.

• Attack where fake messages are sent to trick individuals into giving out sensitive information like passwords.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common tactic used in phishing attacks?

• Creating fake social media accounts

• Sending emails that appear to be from legitimate sources

• Hacking into secured networks directly

• Flooding a website with traffic

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct definition of a malware attack?

• An attack where cybercriminals send fraudulent emails to trick users into revealing sensitive data.

• A type of attack that installs malicious software on a device to disrupt operations or steal information.

• An attack that overwhelms a network or website with traffic, making it unavailable.

• An attack where an unauthorized person intercepts communication between two parties.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct definition of a ransomware attack?

• An attack that overwhelms a system with traffic to prevent access.

• An attack that tricks users into revealing personal information through deceptive emails.

• An attack where malware encrypts a user's data, demanding payment to restore access.

• An attack where a hacker intercepts communication between two users to steal data.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of encryption?

• To protect sensitive information from unauthorised access

• To speed up data transmission

• To create backups of data

• To improve data quality

Multiple Choice

What is a key way to limit the risk of social engineering attacks?

• Be cautious with unsolicited requests for sensitive information

• Use weak passwords that are easy to remember

• Ignore suspicious activity

• Regularly share personal information on social media