Social Engineering Quiz

Jason received an email from an unknown source claiming to be from his bank and asking for his login credentials. What is the goal of this social engineering attempt?

• To gain unauthorized access to Jason's bank account

• To deceive and trick Jason, an authorized user

• To obtain information or access from Jason, an unauthorized person

• To protect the human factors in Jason's technology environment

Gerard, Brennan, and Zac are attending a cybersecurity workshop. They discuss various methods used by hackers to gain unauthorized access. In a real-world scenario, which method, often used in social engineering, involves manipulation rather than technical skills?

• Using physical force and intimidation

• Employing deception and trickery

• Applying encryption and authentication

• Installing firewalls and antivirus software

During a cybersecurity workshop, Jesus and Jason participated in a simulation where they had to identify different steps of hacking. Which of these steps indicate that humans are the targets in the simulation?

• Recon

• Scanning

• Gaining Access

• Maintaining Access

Why was the social engineering attack on the company where Brennan and Jason work so successful?

• Because Brennan, Jason, and their colleagues wanted to be helpful

• Because Brennan, Jason, and their colleagues wanted to avoid confrontation

• Because Brennan, Jason, and their colleagues often made sloppy mistakes

• All of the above

Brennan, Gerard, and Marcos are discussing different techniques of social engineering they learned in their cybersecurity class. Brennan talks about piggybacking and shoulder surfing, Gerard mentions dumpster diving and scareware, and Marcos brings up pretexting and phishing. Which of these discussions are examples of social engineering techniques?

• Brennan's discussion about piggybacking and shoulder surfing

• Gerard's discussion about dumpster diving and scareware

• Marcos's discussion about pretexting and phishing

• All of the above

Jason received an email from someone claiming to be his bank, asking for his account details. Which common method used by hackers in social engineering does this scenario represent, involving manipulation rather than technical skills?

• Using physical force and intimidation

• Employing deception and trickery

• Applying encryption and authentication

• Installing firewalls and antivirus software

Gerard received an email from an unknown source asking for his login credentials. What could be the goal of this social engineering attempt?

• To gain unauthorized access to Gerard's system

• To deceive and trick Gerard, an authorized user

• To obtain information or access from Gerard, an unauthorized person

• To protect the human factors in Gerard's technology environment

Why was the social engineering attack on the tech company where Jesus, Gerard, and Marcos work so successful?

• Because Gerard, being a kind-hearted employee, wanted to be helpful

• Because Marcos, a peace-loving individual, wanted to avoid confrontation

• Because Jason, despite being diligent, often made sloppy mistakes

• All of the above

Gerard and Brennan are having a discussion. Which of the following topics they are discussing could be considered as examples of social engineering techniques?

• Gerard and Jesus are discussing about piggybacking and shoulder surfing

• Jason and Marcos are discussing about dumpster diving and scareware

• Brennan is discussing about pretexting and phishing

• All of the above