Quiz on Social Engineering

Why is Social Engineering so successful?

• Because humans want to be helpful

• Because humans are always alert

• Because humans are technologically advanced

• Because humans are naturally suspicious

What is the source of the full article mentioned in the document?

• Ars Technica

• BBC News

• CNN

• The Guardian

What is the date mentioned in the document for the article?

• 4/9/2015

• 5/10/2016

• 6/11/2017

• 7/12/2018

What is the significance of the example given in the document?

• It shows how easily passwords can be exposed

• It demonstrates a new technology

• It highlights a financial success

• It discusses a political event

What is the technique called when someone uses authority to gain information?

• Pretexting

• Baiting

• Piggybacking

• Scareware

Which technique involves using a digital lure to trick someone into revealing information?

• Baiting

• Scareware

• Dumpster Diving

• Shoulder Surfing

Which technique involves using a false emergency to manipulate someone?

• Scareware

• Pretexting

• Baiting

• Dumpster Diving

How can you protect against shoulder surfing?

• Use a malware scanner

• Shield the screen or keypad

• Security guards/gates/turnstiles

• Shred discarded documents

Which protection method is suggested for scareware?

• Use a malware scanner

• Shield the screen or keypad

• Security guards/gates/turnstiles

• Shred discarded documents

What should be avoided in a workspace to prevent social engineering?

• Info written in workspace

• Regular meetings

• Open windows

• Bright lighting