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What is the main goal of a social engineering attack?
To protect against social engineering, it's important to verify the
of the person requesting information.
The goal of social engineering is to gain
access to data or systems.
Social Engineering
What does 'baiting' refer to in social engineering?
One way social engineers gather information is through
on social media profiles.
Baiting
Avoiding sharing personal details on social media can help reduce the risk of
.
A common social engineering tactic is to impersonate a
to gain access to secure information.
Social engineering is a technique used to manipulate people into revealing
information.
What is the first step in preventing social engineering attacks?
Pretexting involves creating a fabricated scenario to obtain
information.
How can you protect yourself from social engineering attacks?
Tailgating
What is social engineering?
Which social media behavior can increase the risk of social engineering attacks?
Impersonation
Phishing attacks often use fake emails that appear to be from
sources.
Awareness training and education can help mitigate the risk of falling victim to social
attacks.
Why do attackers use social engineering?