Understanding Social Engineering Techniques

The video explores social engineering, focusing on three skills: reconnaissance, dumpster diving, and shoulder surfing. It highlights how these skills can be used to gather information and the potential risks they pose. The video also provides tips on how to protect oneself and one's company from such attacks, emphasizing the importance of awareness and education.

What is the primary focus of social engineering as discussed in the video?

• Improving network security

• Developing new software

• Manipulating the human mind

• Hacking computer systems

What is the first step in a social engineering attack according to the video?

• Dumpster diving

• Reconnaissance

• Shoulder surfing

• Phishing

Which platform is NOT mentioned as a source for gathering information during recon?

• Facebook

• Twitter

• Instagram

• LinkedIn

What is a potential risk of sharing too much information on LinkedIn?

• Receiving spam emails

• Getting unwanted friend requests

• Being targeted by hackers

• Losing job opportunities

What is the main purpose of dumpster diving in social engineering?

• To gather sensitive information

• To locate valuable items

• To dispose of waste securely

• To find recyclable materials

What should companies do to protect sensitive documents from dumpster diving?

• Use a secure trash bin

• Burn all documents

• Shred documents before disposal

• Throw them away in public bins

What is shoulder surfing?

• A method to surf the internet

• Observing someone’s screen over their shoulder

• A way to protect personal information

• A technique to hack into networks

Which of the following is a recommended way to prevent shoulder surfing?

• Use a VPN

• Use a privacy screen

• Avoid using public Wi-Fi

• Change passwords frequently

What is a common mistake people make that can lead to successful social engineering attacks?

• Using strong passwords

• Sharing too much information online

• Regularly updating software

• Using two-factor authentication

What is the best way to protect against social engineering attacks?

• Avoid using social media

• Educate yourself and others

• Install antivirus software

• Use complex passwords