SOCIAL ENGINEERING IN CYBERSECURITY

What is social engineering primarily exploiting?

• Software bugs

• Network weaknesses

• System vulnerabilities

• Human psychology

What is the first step in the lifecycle of a social engineering attack?

• Identify the victims

• Engage with the target

• Execute the attack

• Remove all traces

What is the attacker's goal in the final step of a social engineering attack lifecycle?

• To repair the system

• To advertise their success

• To erase their traces

• To start another attack

Which type of social engineering attack involves creating a sense of urgency?

• Pretexting

• Scareware

• Baiting

• Phishing

What is the main goal of a phishing attack?

• To install software updates

• To enhance security measures

• To steal sensitive information

• To provide user support

What is spear phishing specifically targeting?

• Children

• General public

• Individuals with critical info

• Elderly people

What is a common tactic used in baiting attacks?

• Requesting confidential info

• Sending fake warnings

• Offering free software

• Impersonation

What is the main characteristic of baiting?

• It provides educational content

• It helps improve system security

• It sends accurate information

• It uses fake offers to lure victims

How does scareware manipulate users?

• By impersonating celebrities

• By creating a false sense of fear

• By offering discounts

• By promising rewards

Which social engineering attack impersonates authority figures?

• Baiting

• Pretexting

• Spear phishing

• Phishing