Azrieli School of Continuing Studies of the Technion Phase 5 Quiz
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What is social engineering?

  • An attempt to trick someone into revealing sensitive information (correct)
  • A process of encrypting data to prevent unauthorized access
  • A way to physically breach cybersecurity systems
  • A method to secure networks using biometric authentication

    • Which of the following is NOT a phase in social engineering as described in the text?

  • Data Encryption (correct)
  • Active Reconnaissance
  • Information Gathering
  • Passive Recon

    • What is the main purpose of passive reconnaissance in social engineering?

  • To encrypt sensitive information
  • To install malware on target networks
  • To actively engage with target systems
  • To gain information without directly engaging with systems (correct)

    • How do social engineers manipulate individuals to carry out attacks?

    <p>By exploiting human emotions like curiosity or fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of social engineering involves obtaining knowledge about target systems?

    <p>Information Gathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a common method in the social engineering information gathering process?

    <p>Social media monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is information gathering crucial in social engineering attacks?

    <p>To gain knowledge about target systems and networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes active reconnaissance from passive reconnaissance?

    <p>Active reconnaissance involves directly engaging with target systems, while passive does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Social engineers manipulate human feelings such as curiosity or fear to carry out attacks' - what aspect of social engineering is this statement emphasizing?

    <p><strong>Psychological manipulation</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

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