24 Questions
What is a common method used to crack passwords?
Using stolen or weak passwords via social engineering
What is the primary cause of data breaches according to the IBM cyber security intelligence index?
Human error
What is the purpose of a heat map in the context of password analysis?
To visualize the frequency of PIN numbers
Which type of social engineering targets high-profile individuals, such as politicians?
Whaling
Why are 4-digit PIN numbers considered weak?
They are limited to a small number of combinations
What is the recommended approach to improve security among individuals?
Engaging with positivity and education
According to the IBM cyber security intelligence index, ______________ of breaches are caused by human error.
95%
Phishing, Smishing, and Vishing are forms of ______________________.
social engineering
____________________ pins starting with 19 or ending with 19 are most common.
Pins
Security is a ______________________ not a product.
process
Defaulted admin passwords is an example of ______________________.
WEAK LINKS
Leaders should act accordingly and then workers will also follow, is an example of ______________________.
Social Proof
Pin Analysis reveals that pins are repeated meaning more than one person will have the same ______.
pin
Yellow and white equals ______ frequency in a heat map.
high
[Blank] are common pins, such as XY XY.
Memorable
Symmetric numbers and repeated numbers are common in ______.
pins
Designers attacks such as Meltdown or Spectre of CPU ______.
chips
Engage with ______ - tell them how dangerous it is and not fear it.
Positivity
Match the following types of individuals with the type of social engineering they are targeted by:
Politicians = Whaling General users = Phishing High-profile individuals = Vishing CEO = Smishing
Match the following security vulnerabilities with the type of actor responsible:
Default admin passwords = Maintainers Malware in products = Distributors CPU chip attacks = Designers Buffer overflow attacks = Developers
Match the following security concepts with their descriptions:
Social Proof = Following the actions of leaders Engage with Positivity = Using fear to promote security Human Error = Causing security breaches Heat Maps = Visualizing password frequency
Match the following PIN types with their characteristics:
Symmetric numbers = Repeating patterns in PINs Pins starting with 19 or ending with 19 = Most common PINs Repeated numbers = Common in PIN analysis Memorable pins = Common in PIN analysis
Match the following security weaknesses with their causes:
Data breaches = Human error Weak passwords = Lack of encryption software Default admin passwords = Missing path management Malware = Unsecured products
Match the following colors on a heat map with their corresponding frequency:
Yellow and white = High frequency Red and black = Low frequency Blue = Medium frequency Green = No frequency
Test your knowledge of cybersecurity threats, including password vulnerabilities, social engineering tactics, and certificate warnings. Learn how to protect yourself from data breaches and password cracking.
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