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An attacker posing as an angry customer yelling over the phone is an example of what type of social engineering tactic?
An attacker posing as an angry customer yelling over the phone is an example of what type of social engineering tactic?
- Whaling
- Spear Phishing
- Dumpster Diving
- Intimidation (correct)
An attacker sends an email asking for donations after learning about an employee's passing. What makes this social engineering technique particularly effective?
An attacker sends an email asking for donations after learning about an employee's passing. What makes this social engineering technique particularly effective?
- The email requests immediate financial information
- The email contains a spoofed domain name
- The attacker is using jargon to confuse the recipient
- The attacker is preying on emotions and trust (correct)
What is the primary characteristic of a phishing attack?
What is the primary characteristic of a phishing attack?
- Physical observation of a computer screen
- Impersonating a known or trusted entity to deceive victims (correct)
- Exploiting vulnerabilities in wireless networks
- Gaining unauthorized physical access to a building
What is 'vishing'?
What is 'vishing'?
What is a key indication that you are dealing with a phishing attempt on a website?
What is a key indication that you are dealing with a phishing attempt on a website?
What is the term for observing someone's screen to gather sensitive information?
What is the term for observing someone's screen to gather sensitive information?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended countermeasure against shoulder surfing?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended countermeasure against shoulder surfing?
What is the term for a highly targeted phishing attack aimed at high-profile individuals, such as executives?
What is the term for a highly targeted phishing attack aimed at high-profile individuals, such as executives?
Which role within an organization is most likely to be targeted by spear phishing?
Which role within an organization is most likely to be targeted by spear phishing?
What term describes someone entering a secured area by following an authorized person without using their own credentials?
What term describes someone entering a secured area by following an authorized person without using their own credentials?
What is the difference between tailgating and piggybacking?
What is the difference between tailgating and piggybacking?
What is the most important action an employee should take if they see someone without a visible badge in a secure area?
What is the most important action an employee should take if they see someone without a visible badge in a secure area?
What is the term for gathering information about a company by searching through its trash?
What is the term for gathering information about a company by searching through its trash?
Why is it important to shred documents containing sensitive information before discarding them?
Why is it important to shred documents containing sensitive information before discarding them?
An attacker sets up a fake Wi-Fi access point that mimics a legitimate one. What is this attack called?
An attacker sets up a fake Wi-Fi access point that mimics a legitimate one. What is this attack called?
What security measure can best protect your data when using public Wi-Fi networks against evil twin attacks?
What security measure can best protect your data when using public Wi-Fi networks against evil twin attacks?
Which of the following scenarios is an example of impersonation in social engineering?
Which of the following scenarios is an example of impersonation in social engineering?
Why do social engineers commonly use jargon or technical terms during an attack?
Why do social engineers commonly use jargon or technical terms during an attack?
An attacker finds a discarded project proposal in the trash. How could this information be used in a social engineering attack?
An attacker finds a discarded project proposal in the trash. How could this information be used in a social engineering attack?
Which of the following is the MOST effective way to protect against evil twin attacks?
Which of the following is the MOST effective way to protect against evil twin attacks?
An attacker calls an employee, claiming to be from the IT department, and asks for their password to fix a system error. What social engineering principle is the attacker exploiting?
An attacker calls an employee, claiming to be from the IT department, and asks for their password to fix a system error. What social engineering principle is the attacker exploiting?
What is the BEST way to prevent tailgating in a secure office building?
What is the BEST way to prevent tailgating in a secure office building?
Which of these methods is LEAST likely to protect against shoulder surfing?
Which of these methods is LEAST likely to protect against shoulder surfing?
Why is 'pretexting' a crucial element in many social engineering attacks?
Why is 'pretexting' a crucial element in many social engineering attacks?
What is the PRIMARY goal of an attacker performing reconnaissance before a social engineering attack?
What is the PRIMARY goal of an attacker performing reconnaissance before a social engineering attack?
Which activity poses the GREATEST risk of exposing sensitive information to shoulder surfing?
Which activity poses the GREATEST risk of exposing sensitive information to shoulder surfing?
Why is it crucial to keep your work computer screen locked when you step away from your desk?
Why is it crucial to keep your work computer screen locked when you step away from your desk?
Which of the following is the MOST critical step in mitigating the risk of social engineering attacks?
Which of the following is the MOST critical step in mitigating the risk of social engineering attacks?
An attacker sends a personalized email to a company's CFO, posing as the CEO and requesting an urgent wire transfer to an offshore account. What type of attack is this?
An attacker sends a personalized email to a company's CFO, posing as the CEO and requesting an urgent wire transfer to an offshore account. What type of attack is this?
How can an organization BEST protect itself from dumpster diving attacks?
How can an organization BEST protect itself from dumpster diving attacks?
Flashcards
Social Engineering
Social Engineering
Manipulating people to bypass security controls to gain unauthorized access.
Phishing
Phishing
Tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information by pretending to be someone trustworthy.
Vishing
Vishing
Phishing attacks conducted via phone calls. Attackers might spoof numbers and request info.
Shoulder Surfing
Shoulder Surfing
Gaining access to private information by directly observing someone's screen.
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Spear Phishing
Spear Phishing
Highly targeted phishing attacks aimed at specific individuals within an organization.
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Whaling
Whaling
Spear phishing attacks specifically targeting high-level executives.
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Tailgating
Tailgating
Following closely behind someone who has authorized access to enter a restricted area.
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Piggybacking
Piggybacking
An authorized person knowingly allowing someone else to enter a secured area with them.
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Impersonation
Impersonation
Pretending to be someone else to gain unauthorized access to information or resources.
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Dumpster Diving
Dumpster Diving
Extracting information from discarded materials to gather sensitive details.
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Evil Twin Attack
Evil Twin Attack
A rogue wireless access point set up to mimic a legitimate one to steal information.
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- Social engineering attacks are constantly evolving to bypass security controls.
- Attackers use multiple communication methods and identities to gain trust and unauthorized access.
- Posing as an angry customer to intimidate someone over the phone is a social engineering technique.
- Some social engineering attacks exploit tragic events (e.g., a death in the organization) to solicit donations with malicious links.
Phishing
- Phishing involves spoofing, where attackers imitate trusted entities to steal information.
- A link may appear to direct to your email system, but is a third party website designed to steal your credentials.
- Attackers can be careless and create phishing attempts with visual cues that indicate a scam.
- Phishing can occur through various media, including phone calls, known as voice phishing or vishing.
- Attackers spoof phone numbers to appear local and request sensitive information under false pretenses (e.g., fake security checks or pretending to be from your bank).
Shoulder Surfing
- Shoulder surfing involves observing someone's screen to obtain private information.
- This can occur in public places like airports or coffee shops.
- It's possible to view someone's screen from a distance using binoculars or telescopes.
- Malware can capture screen information and send it to the attacker.
- Preventative measures include:
- Being aware of your surroundings.
- Positioning yourself with your back to the wall.
- Using privacy filters on your screen.
- Re-positioning your computer on your desk.
- Avoiding displaying sensitive information in areas where others can see your screen.
Spear Phishing and Whaling
- Attackers research their targets to identify individuals with access to valuable information.
- Spear phishing is a targeted attack on specific individuals, such as the person in charge of finances.
- Whaling is a type of spear phishing that targets executives with access to extensive private information and company finances.
Tailgating and Piggybacking
- Tailgating is entering a secured area by following someone who has authorized access without proper authorization.
- Piggybacking is when someone requests an authorized person to hold the door open for them.
- Organizations should have policies in place for dealing with visitors and ensuring unauthorized individuals are challenged.
- Security measures like single-person entry doors can prevent tailgating.
Impersonation
- Attackers impersonate individuals to gain access to information.
- Attackers may gather information from the internet, third parties, or even through dumpster diving.
- Impersonators use language and jargon to appear credible or friendly to manipulate the victim into providing information.
Dumpster Diving
- Dumpster diving involves searching through a company's trash to find valuable information.
- Discarded items may include telephone directories, financial details, or project information.
- Organizations should be careful about the information they discard and consider shredding sensitive documents.
- Trash should be disposed of immediately.
Evil Twin
- An evil twin is a rogue wireless access point that mimics a legitimate one.
- Attackers use the same SSIDs and logos as the legitimate network to deceive users.
- A powerful evil twin can overwhelm the legitimate access point, causing users to connect to the malicious network.
- Encryption is important to protect data transmitted over wireless networks, using a VPN encrypts everything that’s being sent, not just HTTPS to a website.
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