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How to defend Office 365 from spear-phishing attacks

How to defend Office 365 from spear-phishing attacks

Assessment

Interactive Video

Architecture, Information Technology (IT), Other

University

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

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The video discusses a zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Flash used in a spear phishing attack targeting a Russian medical institution. It explains the attack sequence, including the use of a RAR archive and ActiveX Flash control to create a backdoor. The video also covers signs of compromised email accounts and offers mitigation strategies, such as enabling Windows Defender features and using AI for threat detection.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a spear phishing attack and how does it differ from regular phishing?

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the sequence of events that occur once a user opens a malicious document from a spear phishing email.

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3.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What steps can be taken to mitigate the risks associated with spear phishing attacks?

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4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What indicators might suggest that an email account has been compromised?

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5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What features in Windows 10 can help protect against cyber attacks?

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