Quiz on05 (Year 9) Social Engineering in Cybersecurity

How can knowing your favorite band or artist be used in a social engineering attack?

• To send you concert tickets

• To guess your passwords or security questions

• To create a fan club for you

• To send you music recommendations

Why might shouldering be considered a familiar type of attack?

• It is often seen in movies

• It is commonly used to find out PINs

• It is a new type of attack

• It involves complex technology

What is a common characteristic of phishing emails?

• They are always sent by known contacts.

• They often contain urgent or tempting offers.

• They are always written in a foreign language.

• They never contain links.

What should you do if you suspect an email is a phishing attempt?

• Click on all the links to verify.

• Ignore and delete the email.

• Forward it to all your contacts.

• Respond with your personal information.

What is a key indicator of a phishing email?

• An email from a known contact

• An unexpected email with a request for information

• An email with a friendly greeting

• An email with a professional signature

Phishing emails often lack what type of information?

• Personal information you expect the sender to know

• General information about the company

• Contact information of the sender

• Information about the weather

What is a common outcome for the victim in a blagging attack?

• Receiving a gift

• Losing data or money

• Gaining a friend

• Learning a new skill

What is a red flag in the phrase "Please be as kind as to email me back"?

• It is polite

• It is demanding

• It is unusual English

• It is formal