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What is social engineering?
Avoiding sharing personal details on social media can help reduce the risk of
.
Social engineers often exploit
such as fear or urgency to deceive their targets.
The goal of social engineering is to gain
access to data or systems.
Social engineering is a technique used to manipulate people into revealing
information.
Phishing attacks often use fake emails that appear to be from
sources.
Which of the following is a common tactic used in social engineering?
A common social engineering tactic is to impersonate a
to gain access to secure information.
What is the first step in preventing social engineering attacks?
One way social engineers gather information is through
on social media profiles.
Impersonation
Pretexting
What does 'baiting' refer to in social engineering?
Baiting
Spear Phishing
What is phishing?
Pretexting involves creating a fabricated scenario to obtain
information.
The weakest link in an organization's security defenses is often its
.
Which of the following is an example of pretexting?
Awareness training and education can help mitigate the risk of falling victim to social
attacks.
