1_1_8 Section 1 – Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities - Social Engineering -Influence Campaigns
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What is a common tactic used by bad actors to change public opinion on social media?

  • Engaging in respectful discussions
  • Creating fake accounts to post content (correct)
  • Promoting positive news articles
  • Sharing personal stories
  • How do bad actors amplify the effect of their messages online?

  • Using a system to get the message to many people (correct)
  • Engaging with real users in online debates
  • Creating respectful content
  • Posting only on one social media platform
  • What is the purpose of bad actors spending money on advertising online?

  • To promote genuine products
  • To manipulate public opinion (correct)
  • To help small businesses grow
  • To support local charities
  • Why do bad actors create fake accounts on social media?

    <p>To make it appear as if more real people support their message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes powerful influence campaigns from individual social media posts?

    <p>The use of multiple fake accounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do real people contribute to spreading bad actors' messages?

    <p>By sharing the content with others they know</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates mass media to pick up a story?

    <p>The desire to be read</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of influence campaigns in other countries?

    <p>Change in public opinion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the internet impacted traditional military influence campaigns?

    <p>Increased reach and effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes cyber warfare from traditional military warfare?

    <p>Employment of misinformation tactics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do militaries engage in influence campaigns in other countries?

    <p>To alter public opinion and policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does mass media's coverage impact the spread of messages from fake users?

    <p>Helps fake messages reach wider audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates mass media to cover stories related to fake users' messages?

    <p>To be read and talk about what people are discussing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do influence campaigns differ with the introduction of the internet?

    <p>They can impact elections and news content online</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes cyber warfare compared to traditional military warfare?

    <p>It takes place on the internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do militaries engage in influence campaigns in other countries?

    <p>To manipulate information and change public opinion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can influence campaigns impact the interaction between different countries?

    <p>By changing the way people think and vote on policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of mass media's coverage of fake users' messages?

    <p>Increased skepticism towards news sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common tactic used by bad actors to amplify the effect of their messages online?

    <p>Creating a number of fake accounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes powerful influence campaigns from individual social media posts?

    <p>Amplifying the message through an entire system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do bad actors create fake accounts on social media?

    <p>To amplify the effect and scope of their messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do bad actors manipulate public opinion using social media?

    <p>By creating a system to amplify their messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of bad actors spending money on advertising online?

    <p>To change the opinion of people reading things online</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some bad actors use an entire system to amplify their messages online instead of posting individually?

    <p>To reach a larger audience and increase the impact of their messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

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