1_1_2 Section 1 – Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities - Social Engineering

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What is the typical first step in an impersonation attack?

Starting with a pretext (correct)

Creating an actor

Revealing the attacker's identity

Developing a story

In the context of impersonation attacks, what is the role of Wendy in the described scenario?

Computer technician

Botnet operator

Microsoft representative

Impersonating individual (correct)

What is the main aim of the attacker in the scenario involving the US Treasury impersonation?

To offer genuine assistance

To obtain money fraudulently (correct)

To execute an enforcement action

To provide grammar lessons

What purpose does the 0% interest rate offer serve in the context of impersonation attacks?

Luring victims with false benefits (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which element is crucial in setting up the scenario for an impersonation attack?

Pretext that contains lies (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motive behind an attacker pretending to offer an urgent check-up call for a computer?

To gain unauthorized access or money fraudulently (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe when an attacker pretends to be someone they are not?

Impersonation (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does an attacker often choose who to impersonate during a scam?

Based on information gathered through reconnaissance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What technique involves an attacker trying to confuse a victim by using a lot of technical terms?

Technical jargon overload (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of attack involves the impersonation happening over the phone instead of email or text messages?

Smishing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common goal of attackers in gathering personal information from victims?

To commit identity fraud and other malicious activities (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to avoid sharing personal details over the phone with unknown callers?

To prevent identity theft and fraud (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one common way attackers use personal information obtained through scams?

To open credit cards or make purchases in the victim's name (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it mentioned that no one will ever ask for your password during technical support calls?

Because passwords are not needed for legitimate technical support assistance (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common tactic used by attackers to gain a victim's trust before eliciting information?

Mentioning personal details about the victim to show credibility (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a pretext in an impersonation attack?

To set up the scenario for the attack with a lie (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of impersonation attacks, what is the significance of the attacker being referred to as an 'actor'?

They are pretending to be someone else to gain access or information (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the intended outcome of an impersonation attack that involves offering 0% interest rates on credit card accounts?

To defraud the victim by obtaining sensitive financial information (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of an attacker who impersonates a representative from Microsoft Windows in a scam call?

To convince the victim that their computer has problems that need fixing (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does an attacker typically gain access to a victim's computer in an impersonation scam involving 'urgent check-up calls'?

By convincing the victim to download malicious software (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do attackers often create elaborate stories during impersonation attacks?

To make their lies seem more convincing and manipulative (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason attackers perform impersonation during scams?

To gather personal information (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do attackers often impersonate individuals of higher rank in an organization during scams?

To establish a sense of urgency (D) Signup and view all the answers

In voice phishing (vishing), attackers aim to elicit information primarily through which medium?

Phone calls (D) Signup and view all the answers

What psychological method do attackers commonly use to gather information from end users?

Social engineering techniques (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for individuals to verify the identity of callers during suspicious phone calls?

To avoid falling for impersonation scams (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do attackers use personal details obtained through scams, as mentioned in the text?

To open credit card accounts in the victim's name (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the method where attackers get victims to provide sensitive information willingly?

Elicitation (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do attackers often research individuals before impersonating them during scams?

To gather personal information about the victim (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an attacker when using voice phishing (vishing) as mentioned in the text?

To elicit sensitive information from the victim (A) Signup and view all the answers

What action should individuals take if they suspect they are being targeted by an impersonation scam according to the text?

Hang up and call back using a verified number (C) Signup and view all the answers

1_1_2 Section 1 – Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities - Social Engineering - Impersonation

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