Social Engineering Quiz

What is phishing?

• Phishing is a type of fishing done in the ocean

• Phishing is a type of cyber attack where attackers impersonate legitimate organizations to trick individuals into providing sensitive information.

• Phishing is a type of bird species found in South America

• Phishing is a type of gardening technique

How can you identify a phishing email?

• By clicking on all the links and attachments in the email

• By responding to the email with personal information

• By looking for spelling and grammar errors, asking for personal information, or having suspicious links or attachments.

• By ignoring all the spelling and grammar errors in the email

Why is it important to be cautious of clicking on links in emails from unknown senders?

• To make new friends

• To support unknown businesses

• To avoid falling victim to phishing scams, malware, or other security threats.

• To increase email traffic

What is identity theft?

• Creating a new identity for oneself

• Using someone's personal information to throw them a surprise party

• Stealing physical belongings from someone

• The unauthorized use of someone's personal information for financial gain or other fraudulent activities.

How can you protect yourself from identity theft?

• Monitor credit report, use strong passwords, be cautious with personal information

• Share personal information with strangers

• Ignore suspicious activity on credit report

• Use the same password for all accounts

What should you do if you suspect that your identity has been stolen?

• Confront the suspected thief in person

• Ignore the situation and hope it goes away on its own

• Share your personal information with more people to try to catch the thief

• Contact your bank and credit card companies, place a fraud alert on your credit reports, and report the identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission.

What is social media manipulation?

• The use of social media to promote positive messages and connect with friends

• The use of social media platforms to spread misinformation, manipulate public opinion, or deceive users for political, financial, or personal gain.

• The process of creating engaging content for social media platforms

• The act of using social media to organize events and gatherings

How can you verify the authenticity of information on social media?

• Assume that all information on social media is accurate

• Cross-check with reliable sources and verify the credibility of the source or account sharing the information

• Only trust information from anonymous accounts

• Believe everything you see without question

Why is it important to be mindful of the information you share on social media?

• To make it easier for hackers to access your personal information

• To increase the chances of identity theft

• To help companies target you with more personalized ads

• To protect your personal information and privacy

What are deception tactics in social engineering?

• Handshaking, high-fiving, fist-bumping

• Hugging, smiling, waving

• Complimenting, thanking, helping

• Pretexting, phishing, baiting, and tailgating