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What is the primary difference between fishing and targeted attacks?
What do cyber criminals use to create a credible story and build false trust in pretexting?
What is the goal of a quid pro quo social engineering method?
What is the primary risk associated with social media usage?
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What is the ultimate goal of an attacker in a targeted attack?
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What is the purpose of the attacker offering a gift card in the example of a targeted attack?
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Study Notes
Types of Cyber Attacks
- Cyber criminals use two types of attacks: fishing and targeted attacks (also known as spear fishing)
- Fishing attacks are opportunistic, while targeted attacks are personalized and appear legitimate
- Targeted attacks are more likely to be successful due to their high level of personalization
Social Media Risks
- Cyber criminals extract personal information from social media accounts
- Seemingly innocuous posts can be used as weapons against individuals
Social Engineering Methods
- Pretexting: using gathered information to create a credible story and build false trust
- Quid pro quo: offering something in exchange for something else to reduce resistance to requests
Example of a Targeted Attack
- An attacker sends an email to a victim, referencing a recent achievement (e.g. winning a "best place to work" award)
- The attacker builds trust by asking about the victim's work and offering a gift card in exchange for help
- The victim clicks on an attachment, giving the attacker access to their computer and organizational information
Types of Cyber Attacks
- Cyber criminals use two types of attacks: fishing and targeted attacks (also known as spear fishing)
- Fishing attacks are opportunistic, casting a wide net to see who bites
- Targeted attacks are personalized and appear legitimate, making them more likely to be successful
Social Media Risks
- Cyber criminals extract personal information from social media accounts
- Seemingly innocuous posts can be used as weapons against individuals
- Social media profiles can provide attackers with valuable information to build targeted attacks
Social Engineering Methods
- Pretexting: using gathered information to create a credible story and build false trust
- Quid pro quo: offering something in exchange for something else to reduce resistance to requests
Example of a Targeted Attack
- Attackers use public information to build a personalized attack
- Attackers build trust by referencing a recent achievement or event
- Attackers offer something of value (e.g. gift card) in exchange for help or information
- The goal of a targeted attack is to gain access to a victim's computer and organizational information
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Learn about the different types of cyber attacks, including fishing and targeted attacks, as well as the risks associated with social media and cybersecurity threats.
