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What is the primary goal of social engineering?
What is the primary goal of social engineering?
- To analyze network traffic for vulnerabilities
- To improve network security
- To influence individuals to act against their own or their organization's best interest (correct)
- To gather technical data on a system
One of the methods used by hackers to penetrate networks despite strong defensive tools is:
One of the methods used by hackers to penetrate networks despite strong defensive tools is:
- Breaking encryption algorithms
- Using advanced malware
- Exploiting hardware vulnerabilities
- Implementing social engineering tactics (correct)
A red flag indicating a potential phishing email could be:
A red flag indicating a potential phishing email could be:
- An email received from a known contact
- An email with no grammatical errors
- A reply-to address that doesn’t match the from address (correct)
- An email received during business hours
Which action should you take if an email evokes an emotion of fear?
Which action should you take if an email evokes an emotion of fear?
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What should you do before clicking on a hyperlink in an email?
What should you do before clicking on a hyperlink in an email?
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Which is NOT a recommended action when you receive an uncomfortable or illogical email?
Which is NOT a recommended action when you receive an uncomfortable or illogical email?
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Study Notes
Social Engineering
- Social engineering is the art of manipulating, influencing, or deceiving individuals into taking actions that aren't in their own best interest or the best interest of their organization.
How Hackers Penetrate Networks
- Hackers penetrate networks despite strong defensive tools applied, primarily through social engineering tactics.
Identifying Red Flags in Emails
- Verify the sender's email address, as cybercriminals can spoof emails to appear genuine or from someone you know or trust.
- Be cautious if the reply-to address doesn't match the from address.
- Check the timestamp of the email; if it was sent outside of business hours, it may be suspicious.
- Be wary of emails that evoke emotions, such as fear or curiosity.
- Don't take action if an email makes you feel uncomfortable or seems illogical.
- Hover over hyperlinks to inspect their destination before clicking, as they may lead to malicious websites.
- Avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments that ask you to update or act to avoid negative consequences, as they may lead to the compromise of sensitive information.
Social Engineering
- Social engineering is a manipulative tactic to influence individuals into taking actions against their own or their organization's best interest.
Network Penetration
- Hackers primarily use social engineering tactics to penetrate networks, despite strong defensive measures.
Identifying Red Flags in Emails
- Verify the sender's email address to avoid spoofing, where cybercriminals disguise emails to appear genuine or from a trusted source.
- Be cautious of emails with mismatched "from" and "reply-to" addresses.
- Be wary of emails sent outside business hours, as they may be suspicious.
- Be cautious of emails that evoke emotions, such as fear or curiosity, to provoke impulsive actions.
- Avoid taking action if an email makes you feel uncomfortable or seems illogical.
- Inspect hyperlinks by hovering over them to reveal their destination before clicking, to avoid malicious websites.
- Avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments that threaten negative consequences, as they may compromise sensitive information.
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