Cyber Security - Social Engineering Flashcards
What is social engineering?
A way of gaining sensitive information or illegal access to networks by influencing people - usually employees of large companies
What is phishing?
When criminals send emails or texts to people claiming to be from a well-known business - emails often lead to a fake website
How can you prevent phishing?
Using anti-phishing software that reduced the emails received
Spotting for giveaways
What are some giveaways for phishing?
Poor grammar
Asking users to follow links
Update personal details
Email address
What is shouldering (shoulder surfing)?
Watching and observing a person’s activity (typically over their shoulder)
What are some examples of shouldering?
Spying someone’s PIN number at a cash machine
Watching someone put their password down into a secured computer
How can one reduce risk of shouldering?
Being discreet - covering keypad when entering PIN
What is another name for blagging?
Pretexting
What is blagging/pretexting?
When someone makes up a story and pretends to be some they’re not to persuade the victim to share information they wouldn’t normall share
Why do criminals use blagging?
To pressure or rush people into giving away details without a proper thought
How can one reduce risk of blagging?
Use security measures such as biometrics