Social Engineering Flashcards

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What are the Motivational Triggers for a Social Engineering Attack?

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Authority - The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience

Urgency - Compelling sense of immediacy or time - sensitivity that drives individuals to act swiftly or prioritize certain actions

Social Proof - Psychological where individuals look to the behaviors and actions of others to determine their own decisions or actions in similar situations

Scarcity - Psychological pressure people feel when they believe a product, opportunity, or resource is limited or in short supply.

Likability - Associated with being nice, friendly, and socially accepted by others.

Fear - Fear of someone or something as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening.

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What is Impersonation?

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An attack is when an adversary assumes another person’s identity to gain unauthorized access to resources or steal sensitive data.

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What is Typosquatting?

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A specific form of impersonation where an attacker pretends to represent a legitimate company or brand

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What are Watering Hole Attacks?

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A targeted form of cyberattack where attackers compromise a specific website or service that their target is known to use.

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What are the types of Phishing Attacks?

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Phishing

Spear Phishing

Whaling

Business Email Compromise (BEC)

Vishing (Voice Phishing)

Smishing (SMS Phishing)

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How would you prevent a Phishing Attack?

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Anti-phishing Campaigns

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