Social Engineering and Cyber Threat Awareness Quiz
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Social Engineering and Cyber Threat Awareness Quiz

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What is phishing?

  • A method used to increase bank account security
  • A method used to promote genuine offers to customers
  • A method used by cybercriminals to create authentic-looking emails or websites to trick victims (correct)
  • A method used by banks to verify customer accounts

    • What is the purpose of the URL safety tips provided?

  • To provide guidance on identifying and avoiding phishing attempts (correct)
  • To explain the process of account reactivation
  • To help customers identify genuine promotional offers
  • To inform customers about the benefits of urgency in responding to messages

    • What should customers do before clicking on a URL in an email?

  • Click on the URL without hesitation
  • Ignore the URL and delete the email
  • Check the authenticity of the email sender
  • Carefully check the URL before clicking on it (correct)

    • Why are customers advised not to react to messages which show urgency?

    <p>Because urgent messages are usually phishing attempts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main warning sign that customers should look for in detecting phishing attempts?

    <p>The lack of login requirement in URLs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of social engineering?

    <p>Manipulating individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common technique used in social engineering?

    <p>Pretexting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advice for detecting phishing attempts?

    <p>Carefully check the URL before clicking on it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should individuals do if they become victims of phishing?

    <p>Report to Law Enforcement Agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common warning sign for detecting phishing attempts?

    <p>Looking for typing errors in emails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of social engineering?

    <p>Tricking victims into sharing sensitive information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should individuals do before clicking on a URL in an email?

    <p>Carefully check the URL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common technique used in social engineering?

    <p>Deceiving individuals through psychological tactics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main warning sign that customers should look for in detecting phishing attempts?

    <p>Promotional offers that look too good to be true</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the URL safety tips provided?

    <p>To prevent falling for fraudulent URLs in emails</p> Signup and view all the answers

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