What is the goal of a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam?

Trick employees into wiring money

What is a "man-in-the-middle" attack

A hacker intercepting communication

What is 'SIM Swapping'?

Hacking a mobile phone through the carrier

Redirecting users to fake websites

Which of the following best describes a "watering hole attack"?

Compromising a high traffic website to spread malware

What is "credential stuffing"?

Using stolen login details on multiple sites

What is the main goal of a ransomware attack?

Encrypt files and demand payment

What is "clickjacking"?

Tricking users into clicking hidden elements

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1
What is the goal of a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam?
Steal social media passwords
Trick employees into wiring money
Install ransomware
Infect email systems
2
What is a "smishing" attack?
Hacking wireless networks
Fake social media giveaways
Malware via pop-ups
Phishing through SMS
3
Using the same password for multiple accounts increases your security by making it easier to remember.
True
False
4
What is a "man-in-the-middle" attack
A scam targeting businesses
A fake website used in phishing
A hacker intercepting communication
A virus that locks files
5
What is 'SIM Swapping'?
Hacking WiFi networks
Hacking a mobile phone through the carrier
Encrypting mobile communication
Changing carriers to prevent tracking
6
What is "catfishing"?
Selling fake products
Sending phishing emails
Infecting computers with malware
Impersonating someone online
7
What is "pharming"?
Hacking through social media
Infecting emails with malware
Redirecting users to fake websites
Encrypting files for ransom
8
Which scam involves fake software updates?
Ransomware
Adware injection
tech support scam
Spyware attack
9
Which is NOT a sign of a deepfake scam?
Inconsistent background noises
Unnatural facial movements
Perfectly synced lip movements
Lighting/shadow mismatches
10
Which of the following best describes a "watering hole attack"?
Compromising a high traffic website to spread malware
Scam where attackers trick victims into transferring money.
A phishing attack targeting employees of a company through fake job offers
A program that encrypts data and demand a payment to decrypt it.
11
What is "credential stuffing"?
Hijacking an account via SIM swap
Sending fake login alerts
Guessing passwords randomly
Using stolen login details on multiple sites
12
What is the main goal of a ransomware attack?
Encrypt files and demand payment
Steal personal data
Redirect to fake websites
Monitor user activity
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What is "clickjacking"?
Fake tech support scam
Stealing browser cookies
Redirecting to fake websites
Tricking users into clicking hidden elements

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