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DA-Cyber - Soc Ing
DA-Cyber - Soc Ing
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What is the goal of pretexting in social engineering?
To gain the target's trust through a fabricated scenario
To create urgency
To offer rewards for information
To impersonate an executive
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What percentage of successful cyber attacks relies on social engineering and phishing?
70-90%
50-70%
90-100%
30-50%
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In which social engineering tactic do attackers offer something enticing to lure victims?
Baiting
Pretexting
Vishing
Tailgating
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What is the main objective of social engineering attacks?
Installing antivirus software
Obtaining sensitive information or system access
Bypassing firewalls
Encrypting data
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Which social engineering tactic involves crafting personalized phishing emails tailored for specific individuals?
Spear Phishing
Clone Phishing
Whaling
Vishing
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How does tailgating work?
By manipulating access control mechanisms
By exploiting human trust
By finding vulnerabilities in security systems
By using sophisticated tools to bypass digital barriers
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How do social engineering attackers create urgency?
By offering rewards
By threatening consequences
By using malware
By impersonating executives
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What is the primary focus of social engineering attacks?
Cracking codes
Manipulating human behavior
Encrypting data
Creating new viruses
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What social engineering tactic involves offering a benefit in exchange for information or access?
Vishing
Spear Phishing
Clone Phishing
Quid Pro Quo
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What makes social engineering attacks succeed?
Victims' unawareness about red flags and risks
High-tech gadgets
Lack of cybersecurity tools
Overconfident hackers
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What is a recommended approach to protecting against social engineering attacks?
Rely solely on technology-based solutions
Ignore all requests
Implement a culture of awareness
Disable multi-factor authentication (MFA)
