Inglés - C1.1 - Could you be a victim of online fraud?
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What is the key to online fraud according to Rachel Tobac?

  • Using open source intelligence
  • Creating cover stories
  • Obtaining login details and passwords
  • Getting people's information (correct)

    • What is open source intelligence (OSINT)?

  • A type of malware used to gain login details and passwords
  • A method of obtaining private information through data breaches
  • A technique used by fraudsters to look up everything about a person (correct)
  • A resource offered by the BBC to learn about online fraud

    • What are cover stories in the context of online fraud?

  • False stories told by fraudsters to hide the truth (correct)
  • Stories about the latest cyber security threats
  • Stories about data breaches
  • Stories about malware

    • What is a data breach?

    <p>When private information can be seen by people who should not be able to see it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can malware be used in online fraud?

    <p>To gain login details and passwords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do many victims of modern online fraud realise what's happened?

    <p>By noticing unusual activity on their accounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme?

    <p>A scheme to support employers during the pandemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can individuals stay safe from online fraud?

    <p>By practicing good cyber security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What resources does the BBC offer for learning about online fraud?

    <p>The News Review podcast and the 6 Minute English program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is online fraud?

    <p>Using the internet to trick someone into giving away money or data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Online fraud involves using the internet to trick someone into giving away money or data.
    • Rachel Tobac, an expert in cyber crime, explains that getting people's information is the key to online fraud.
    • Fraudsters use open source intelligence (OSINT) to look up everything about a person, including their social media activity.
    • Cover stories are false stories told by fraudsters to hide the truth and trick people into sharing personal data.
    • Data breaches occur when private information can be seen by people who should not be able to see it.
    • Malware can be used to gain login details and passwords, which are then used to infiltrate other online accounts.
    • Modern fraudsters are so devious that many victims only realise what's happened after their bank accounts have been emptied.
    • The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme in the UK has paid out £27 billion, with fraudsters attempting to defraud it.
    • To stay safe from online fraud, it's important to practice good cyber security.
    • The BBC offers resources such as the News Review podcast and the 6 Minute English program for learning more about trending topics and vocabulary related to online fraud.

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