Cybersecurity Awareness and Social Engineering

Cybersecurity Awareness and Social Engineering

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers, Life Skills, Social Studies

7th - 12th Grade

Medium

Created by

Emma Peterson

Used 1+ times

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The video discusses how cybercriminals exploit system vulnerabilities and use social engineering to manipulate human behavior for malicious purposes. It explains the lifecycle of social engineering attacks, including identifying victims, engaging them, executing attacks, and covering tracks. Various types of social engineering attacks such as phishing, spear phishing, baiting, scareware, and pretexting are detailed. The video concludes with strategies to prevent these attacks, emphasizing vigilance, multi-factor authentication, and anti-malware solutions.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of social engineering in cybercrime?

Developing complex algorithms

Manipulating human psychology

Exploiting system vulnerabilities

Enhancing software security

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which step involves the attacker engaging with the target using a fake story?

Removing traces

Engaging with the target

Executing the attack

Identifying the victim

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the most common type of social engineering attack?

Scareware

Pretexting

Phishing

Baiting

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does spear phishing differ from regular phishing?

It uses physical mail instead of email

It is less personalized

It targets a specific individual

It involves phone calls

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of scareware?

To trick users into downloading malware

To offer legitimate security solutions

To create a sense of urgency

To provide free software

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which method involves impersonating an authority figure to gain information?

Pretexting

Phishing

Baiting

Scareware

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you receive an email from an unknown source?

Cross-check its authenticity

Ignore it

Forward it to friends

Open it immediately

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