Social Media User Base Comparison

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Which social network has the highest number of monthly active users?

YouTube

Facebook (correct)

Instagram

How many monthly active users did Facebook report in the final quarter of 2022?

1.3 billion

2.9 billion

3.7 billion (correct)

2.5 billion

Which social network is owned by Meta Platforms?

Twitter

TikTok

Facebook (correct)

What is the number of monthly active users of WeChat?

1,309 Signup and view all the answers

How many social media platforms owned by Meta Platforms have over one billion monthly active users each?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What is a common technique used by attackers to trick targeted users into transferring money?

Spoofing a high-level executive's email address Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of an attacker who creates a domain and website claiming to be a legitimate business?

To trick users into downloading malware Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why businesses cannot stop users from having a social media presence?

Because these accounts are personal Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe an attacker's attempt to trick users into thinking requests are from a legitimate business?

Brand impersonation Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of an attacker gaining access to account credentials?

Data breach Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why social media poses a threat to businesses?

Because employees disclose too much private and business information publicly Signup and view all the answers

What is pretexting in the context of social engineering?

Creating a fake scenario to gather information Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of phishing attacks?

To steal sensitive information from victims Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a security-aware culture in protecting against social engineering attacks?

It helps employees identify and repel social engineering attacks Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of two-factor authentication?

To provide an additional layer of security for online accounts Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand what information you are putting on the web for targeting at social network sites?

To avoid being targeted by social engineering attacks Signup and view all the answers

What motivates an attacker to target businesses?

For a high-stakes reward, such as monetary gains Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reviewing LinkedIn for a list of targets?

To identify high-level corporate employees and low-privilege users Signup and view all the answers

What can an attacker use personal information for?

To guess answers to security questions or password clues Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a method an attacker might use to trick an employee?

Social engineering by calling an employee Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential password clue or answer to a security question?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in an attacker's plan?

Launching the attack using a chosen method Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of social engineering?

To secretly install spyware or trick persons into handing over sensitive information Signup and view all the answers

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Which social network has the highest number of monthly active users?

How many monthly active users did Facebook report in the final quarter of 2022?

Which social network is owned by Meta Platforms?

What is the number of monthly active users of WeChat?

How many social media platforms owned by Meta Platforms have over one billion monthly active users each?

What is a common technique used by attackers to trick targeted users into transferring money?

What is the goal of an attacker who creates a domain and website claiming to be a legitimate business?

What is the main reason why businesses cannot stop users from having a social media presence?

What is the term used to describe an attacker's attempt to trick users into thinking requests are from a legitimate business?

What is the potential consequence of an attacker gaining access to account credentials?

What is the primary reason why social media poses a threat to businesses?

What is pretexting in the context of social engineering?

What is the primary goal of phishing attacks?

What is the significance of a security-aware culture in protecting against social engineering attacks?

What is the purpose of two-factor authentication?

Why is it important to understand what information you are putting on the web for targeting at social network sites?

What motivates an attacker to target businesses?

What is the purpose of reviewing LinkedIn for a list of targets?

What can an attacker use personal information for?

What is an example of a method an attacker might use to trick an employee?

What is a potential password clue or answer to a security question?

What is the final step in an attacker's plan?

What is the primary goal of social engineering?

According to Siemens test, what percentage of office workers were duped by social engineering?

What kind of information do social engineers often look for?

What is an example of the type of question used on secure websites?

What is a person compared to in terms of being a valuable data source?

What type of data is often targeted by social engineers?

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