2.8 Social Engineering 5

What is a characteristic of phishing?

• It is easily identifiable as fraudulent.

• It appears trustworthy.

• It is only sent to a few selected individuals.

• It is always blocked by email filters.

How do phishing attackers typically distribute their messages?

• By sending personalized emails to each individual.

• By posting on social media.

• By sending mass emails.

• By making phone calls.

Which of the following best describes the appearance of phishing emails?

• They look suspicious and are easy to spot.

• They contain a lot of spelling and grammar mistakes.

• They look legitimate.

• They are usually filtered into the spam folder.

What is the purpose of the email shown in the image?

• To inform Tim Landon about a legitimate transaction

• To request personal contact information under the guise of returning money

• To confirm a scheduled meeting with Tim Landon

• To provide customer service support for a PayPal transaction

What are the two key actions involved in Spear Phishing according to the learning material?

• Send random emails, Use malware

• Gather information, Send specific email

• Hack into servers, Steal passwords

• Create fake websites, Trick users

What is SMiShing commonly characterized by?

• A) A legitimate text message asking for personal information

• B) A text message with an urgent topic requiring immediate action and containing a malware link

• C) A phone call from a trusted organization

• D) An email with a secure attachment

What is a method used in pharming to redirect a user's traffic?

• Installing antivirus software

• DNS cache poisoning

• Updating browser

• Using a firewall

Which of the following is NOT a technique associated with pharming?

• Execute malicious program

• Host file modification

• Phishing without a lure

• Secure password management

What is the role of the DNS server in the phishing technique depicted in the image?

• The DNS server correctly resolves the user's requested URL to the legitimate website.

• The DNS server prevents the user from accessing any websites for security reasons.

• The DNS server sends the user to a fake website instead of the legitimate one.

• The DNS server encrypts the user's data to protect against phishing.

What is one of the risks associated with social networking mentioned in the learning material?

• Improve security measures

• Steal identities

• Enhance privacy settings

• Increase network speed