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The Human Factor in Cybersecurity
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Which is an example of info that can OSINT reveal?
Encrypted files
Private documents
Bank passwords
Public Instagram or address info
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What is reverse social engineering?
The victim contacts the attacker
Password guessing
A Wi-Fi hack
A reverse virus
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Which factor does social engineering mainly target?
Software
Humans
Firewalls
Networks
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What does vishing involve?
Social media
Door access
Phone Calls
USB drives
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Why do attackers use OSINT?
To Test Firewalls
To hack phones
To block spam
To research their targets
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Why is social engineering so effective?
Passwords are always weak
Humans make mistakes or want to help
Hackers use AI
Systems are outdated
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What is written info on a sticky note an example of?
Phishing
Sloppy mistake
Pretexting
Dumpster diving
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What does OSINT stand for?
Online Security in Networks
Operational System Info Tool
Open Source Intelligence Tools
Open Software Integration
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What does "mitigate" mean in cybersecurity?
Reduce the risk
Ignore threats
Stop all attacks
Block users
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What is spear phishing?
Group spam
Targeted phishing at individuals
Malware that spreads
USB scams
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What does smishing use?
Text messages
Phone calls
Emails
Fake USBs
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Phishing emails often contain:
Real virus files
Software updates
Security keys
Urgency and fake links
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What is shoulder surfing?
Watching someone type a password
Using a fake website
Pretending to be someone else
Sending fake texts
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What does phishing use to trick people?
USBs
Fake emails or websites
Malware
Firewalls
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Which of these is an example of baiting?
Looking over a shoulder
Wearing a fake uniform
Leaving a USB for someone to plug in
Calling with fake tech support
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Why is pretexting effective?
Uses fake authority or emergencies
It’s random
It installs viruses
It hacks servers
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What should you do with a phishing email?
Click the link to see
Delete and report it
Respond to confirm it’s fake
Mark as important
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What is a cybersecurity hoax?
A virus
A false warning
A firewall
A real phishing email
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What is tailgating also called?
Pretexting
Piggybacking
Shoulder surfing
Baiting
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What is the goal of social engineering?
To hack passwords with code
To break physical security
To steal devices
To trick someone into giving access
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What is the goal of a Clean Desk Policy?
Promote teamwork
Stop information from being seen or stolen
Improve mood
Prevent clutter
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Who is a typical target in a whaling attack?
Teenagers
CEO or executive
Students
Tech support
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Which is NOT an OSINT tool?
Spokeo
Twitter
Zillow
Keylogger
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What is scareware?
A scam using coupons
A real virus
A fake virus alert to scare users
A worm
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Which of these is NOT phishing?
Junk email advertising pizza at half price
An Insecure website asking for your login info
Fake email from a bank
Fake text from "Amazon"
