Foundations of Cyber Security: Quiz 4

s_________________ e_________________ is a manipulation technique that exploits human error to gain private information, access, or valuables. Human error is usually a result of trusting someone without question. It’s the mission of a threat actor, acting as a social engineer, to create an environment of false trust and lies to exploit as many people as possible

A threat actor collects detailed information about their target from social media sites. Then, they initiate an attack.

• Social media phishing

• Watering hole attack

• Baiting

• Physical social engineering

A threat actor attacks a website frequently visited by a specific group of users.

• Social media phishing

• Watering hole attack

• Baiting

• Physical social engineering

A threat actor strategically leaves a malware USB stick for an employee to find and install, to unknowingly infect a network. 

• Social media phishing

• Watering hole attack

• Baiting

• Physical social engineering

A threat actor impersonates an employee, customer, or vendor to obtain unauthorized access to a

location.

• Social media phishing

• Watering hole attack

• Baiting

• Physical social engineering

Social engineering is incredibly effective. This is because people are generally trusting and conditioned to respect a___________. The number of social engineering attacks is increasing with every new social media application that allows public access to people's data. Although sharing personal data—such as your l__________ or photos—can be convenient, it’s also a risk.

A tactic used to imply that goods or services are in limited supply. 

Threat actors establish a fake emotional connection with users that can be exploited.

Threat actors establish an emotional relationship with users that can be exploited over time.

A threat actor persuades others to respond quickly and without questioning.