Social engineering

What is the main goal of social engineering?

• Promoting ethical hacking practices
• Educating the public about online safety
• Improving cybersecurity measures
• Tricking individuals into handing over personal information

What is social engineering?

• A set of methods criminals use to trick individuals into handing over personal information
• A form of online shopping
• A type of computer virus
• A method of securing personal information

What is pharming?

• A form of social engineering
• A type of phishing email
• A method of farming pharmaceuticals
• A cyber attack intended to redirect website traffic to a fake site

What is a recommended way to protect oneself from social engineering attacks?

• Clicking on all links in emails without verifying
• Using the same password for all accounts
• Being cautious of unexpected emails requesting personal information
• Sharing personal information with strangers online

Why is it important to be cautious of unexpected emails requesting personal information?

• To avoid falling victim to phishing attacks
• To improve cybersecurity measures
• To increase email productivity
• To support legitimate businesses

What is a common characteristic of phishing emails?

• Spelling errors in the message content
• Personalized greetings using the recipient's name
• Links to official websites
• Clear and concise information

Which of the following is an example of social engineering?

• Sending a fake email to trick someone into giving away personal information
• Installing antivirus software on a computer
• Creating a strong password
• Updating software regularly

How are personal information theft and social engineering related?

• Social engineering is a method used by criminals to steal personal information
• Personal information theft is not related to social engineering
• Social engineering only targets businesses, not individuals
• Personal information theft is always done through hacking

How does social engineering contribute to personal information theft?

• By tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information
• By enhancing cybersecurity measures
• By promoting ethical hacking practices
• By educating the public about online safety

What is a key aspect of shouldering?

• Shouldering the burden of a difficult task
• Obtaining passwords or PIN numbers by watching individuals enter the information
• Shoulder exercises for physical fitness
• Shouldering responsibility in a team setting