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Phishing attacks often use fake emails that appear to be from
sources.
Social engineering is a technique used to manipulate people into revealing
information.
Why do attackers use social engineering?
Social Engineering
Which social media behavior can increase the risk of social engineering attacks?
The goal of social engineering is to gain
access to data or systems.
How can you protect yourself from social engineering attacks?
Awareness training and education can help mitigate the risk of falling victim to social
attacks.
Social engineers often exploit
such as fear or urgency to deceive their targets.
What is phishing?
What is the main goal of a social engineering attack?
Impersonation
The weakest link in an organization's security defenses is often its
.
Which of the following is a common tactic used in social engineering?
One way social engineers gather information is through
on social media profiles.
Baiting
Tailgating
Spear Phishing
What is the first step in preventing social engineering attacks?
Pretexting involves creating a fabricated scenario to obtain
information.
