Understanding Data Theft

Scenario 1:
A person receives an email that claims to be from their bank, asking them to update their account details urgently by clicking a link.

What is the goal of the attacker in this scenario?

• To provide technical support

• To update their account details

• To steal the person's banking information

• To verify their email address

Scenario 1:
A person receives an email that claims to be from their bank, asking them to update their account details urgently by clicking a link.

What data is being targeted by the attacker?

• Personal identification number (PIN)

• Personal and financial information

• Shopping preferences

• Recent purchases

Scenario 1:
A person receives an email that claims to be from their bank, asking them to update their account details urgently by clicking a link.

What technique is the attacker using?

• Spoofing

• Malware injection

• Phishing

• Social media manipulation

Scenario 1:
A person receives an email that claims to be from their bank, asking them to update their account details urgently by clicking a link.

How can the person identify that the email is suspicious?

• It contains a personalized greeting

• It asks for urgent action and contains errors

• It shows a familiar bank logo

• It offers a discount code

Scenario 1:
A person receives an email that claims to be from their bank, asking them to update their account details urgently by clicking a link.

What steps should the person take to protect themselves?

• Click the link to see if it works

• Respond to the email

• Contact the bank directly and report the email

• Ignore the email completely

Which of the following is a common method used by attackers to steal data?

• Phishing

• Physical theft

• Marketing campaigns

• Newsletters

Which of the following best describes phishing?

• Using malware to encrypt files

• Sending fraudulent messages to trick individuals into revealing personal information

• Physically breaking into a facility

• Posting misleading content on social media

What is one way to protect against phishing?

• Always click on links to verify the sender

• Ignore all emails

• Double-check the sender's email address and avoid clicking on suspicious links

• Use the same password for all accounts

What type of data is most at risk in a company?

• Customer and employee information

• Publicly available company newsletters

• Office supply orders

• Social media posts

Who might want to steal a company's data?

• Hackers for financial gain

• Competitors for intellectual property

• Cybercriminals for identity theft

• All of the above