Social Engineering Definition and Explanation
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What is the main objective of phishing?

  • To provide confidential information to recipients
  • To promote cybersecurity awareness
  • To gain unauthorized access to sensitive information (correct)
  • To sell legitimate products online
  • Why do social engineering messages often create a sense of urgency or fear?

  • To encourage recipients to take a break and relax
  • To compel individuals to act quickly without thoroughly verifying the request (correct)
  • To encourage recipients to report the messages to authorities
  • To make recipients skeptical of the messages
  • What is the significance of recognizing the signs of social engineering?

  • It helps in fostering a sense of urgency in recipients
  • It has no significance in preventing cyberattacks
  • It only benefits corporate networks
  • It is crucial in mitigating the risks associated with social engineering attacks (correct)
  • Which historical period witnessed a revival of interest in art, literature, and classical knowledge?

    <p>The Renaissance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the French Revolution of 1789?

    <p>It marked a turning point in France's history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core principle of social engineering?

    <p>Deceiving individuals into divulging confidential data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tactic involves an attacker pretending to be a trusted person or entity to gain access to information?

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

    What type of approach does social engineering rely on?

    <p>Non-technical approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In social engineering, what does pretexting involve?

    <p>Creating fabricated scenarios to obtain information from the target</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary target of social engineering attacks?

    <p>Human element</p> Signup and view all the answers

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