28 Questions
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?
3.7 billion
Which social network is owned by Meta Platforms?
What is the number of monthly active users of WeChat?
1,309
How many social media platforms owned by Meta Platforms have over one billion monthly active users each?
4
What is a common technique used by attackers to trick targeted users into transferring money?
Spoofing a high-level executive's email address
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
What is the main reason why businesses cannot stop users from having a social media presence?
Because these accounts are personal
What is the term used to describe an attacker's attempt to trick users into thinking requests are from a legitimate business?
Brand impersonation
What is the potential consequence of an attacker gaining access to account credentials?
Data breach
What is the primary reason why social media poses a threat to businesses?
Because employees disclose too much private and business information publicly
What is pretexting in the context of social engineering?
Creating a fake scenario to gather information
What is the primary goal of phishing attacks?
To steal sensitive information from victims
What is the significance of a security-aware culture in protecting against social engineering attacks?
It helps employees identify and repel social engineering attacks
What is the purpose of two-factor authentication?
To provide an additional layer of security for online accounts
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
What motivates an attacker to target businesses?
For a high-stakes reward, such as monetary gains
What is the purpose of reviewing LinkedIn for a list of targets?
To identify high-level corporate employees and low-privilege users
What can an attacker use personal information for?
To guess answers to security questions or password clues
What is an example of a method an attacker might use to trick an employee?
Social engineering by calling an employee
What is a potential password clue or answer to a security question?
Both A and B
What is the final step in an attacker's plan?
Launching the attack using a chosen method
What is the primary goal of social engineering?
To secretly install spyware or trick persons into handing over sensitive information
According to Siemens test, what percentage of office workers were duped by social engineering?
85 percent
What kind of information do social engineers often look for?
Simple information about a person's life
What is an example of the type of question used on secure websites?
What is your first pet's name?
What is a person compared to in terms of being a valuable data source?
A walking computer
What type of data is often targeted by social engineers?
Personally identifiable data
This quiz tests your knowledge of the most popular social networks worldwide, ranked by the number of monthly active users as of January 2023. See how well you know the user base of Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, and more!
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