Social Engineering

Who tries to steal information from people?

• Social Engineers
• Thiefs
• Professor Matta
• The U.S. Government

When attempting to obtain someone's information, social engineering tactics are usually utilized less than simply hacking someone's software. 

• True
• False

What is the goal of social engineering?

• Sabotage a person's social media 
• To gain vital personal information
• To catfish someone
• To build trust

Spammers want you to:

• Not open any links
• Think first and act later
• Act first and think later
• Update your software automatically

Who is the founder and CEO of KnowBe4, LLC, which hosts the world's most popular integrated Security Awareness Training and Simulated Phishing platform?

• Kevin Mitnick
• Stu Sjouwwerman

An email claiming that you have won the lottery, as long as you fill out the corresponding information, is an example of what type social engineering attack?

• Baiting
• Phishing
• Piggybacking
• Email from a friend

In 2013, how much money was lost due to phishing scams alone (in billion U.S. dollars)?

• $5.9
• $5.2
• $7.9
• $6.4

Definition: Social engineering is the art of manipulating people so they give up confidential information.

• True
• False

Which of the following are examples of social engineering scams executed via phishing? 

• Banking Link Scams
• Fax Notice Scams
• Facebook Message Link Scams
• All of the above

Which person is known as the "World's Most Famous Hacker?"

• Kevin Mitnick
• Stu Sjouwerman