Privacy and Security in Social Media

What does the term "information privacy" refer to in the context of online social networks?

• The ability to share information publicly with all users

• The right of individuals to control how their personal data is collected, stored, and shared

• The process of encrypting all messages sent online

• The automatic deletion of user data after a set period

What is "phishing" in the context of online social media (OSM)?

• A method of filtering spam messages from a social media feed

• A technique used to improve search engine rankings on social platforms

• A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity

• A process of verifying user identities on social networks

Which of the following is an example of information disclosure in an online social network?

• Logging out of a social media account after use

• Posting your home address publicly on a social media profile

• Blocking unknown users from viewing your profile

• Using a strong password for your account

Which of the following best defines a "fraudulent entity" in an online social network?

• A verified business account that promotes products

• A fake or deceptive account created to mislead or manipulate users

• An account that posts content more than three times per day

• A user who has not completed their profile information

What is the term used to describe the unintended sharing of personal information on social media platforms?

• Data encryption

• Privacy paradox

• Inadvertent disclosure

• Digital footprint removal

Which of the following is a common indicator that a social media account may be fraudulent?

• The account has a large number of verified followers

• The account was created recently and has very few posts or followers

• The account regularly posts content related to news

• The account uses a real profile picture

Which of the following best describes the "privacy paradox" in online social networks?

• Users who are highly concerned about privacy but still voluntarily disclose personal information online

• A situation where privacy settings are automatically set to maximum security

• A legal contradiction between privacy laws in different countries

• The inability of social networks to store user data securely

A user receives a message on a social media platform from what appears to be their bank, asking them to click a link and verify their account details. Which of the following actions best identifies this as a phishing attempt?

• The message was sent during business hours

• The link directs to a URL that does not match the bank's official website domain

• The message was written in formal language

• The message included the user's first name

How does information revelation on social media platforms affect a user's vulnerability to social engineering attacks?

• It has no effect, as social engineering only targets corporate networks

• It reduces vulnerability because sharing information builds trust with other users

• It increases vulnerability because attackers can use disclosed personal details to craft targeted attacks

• It only affects users who do not use two-factor authentication

Which of the following techniques is commonly used to identify fraudulent entities in online social networks?

• Monitoring the number of posts a user makes per day

• Analyzing behavioral patterns such as posting frequency, follower-to-following ratio, and account age

• Checking whether the user has a profile picture

• Reviewing the user's list of liked pages