Cybercrime and Social Engineering- Lesson 1

Question 1

what is R.A. No. 10175?

Answer 1

The Cybercrime Prevention Act

Question 2

Encompasses a wide range of criminal activities that are carried out using digital devices and/or networks.

Answer 2

Cybercrime

Question 3

These crimes involve the use of technology to commit fraud, identity theft, data
breaches, computer viruses, scams, and expanded upon in other malicious acts.

Answer 3

Cybercrime

Question 4

what is the guideline/ law that penalize acts like cybersex,
child pornography, identity theft
and unsolicited electronic
communication in the country?

Answer 4

R.A. No. 10175: The
Cybercrime Prevention
Act

sept. 12 2012
by President Benigno Aquino

Question 5

is the art of exploiting human psychology, rather than
technical hacking techniques, to gain access to buildings, systems, or data.

Answer 5

Social Engineering

Question 6

what lifecycle where the cybercriminal choose current event, identify potential targets and gather information about their targets?

Answer 6

Research

1st step

Question 7

what lifecycle where the cybercriminal enagage targets using a fake but believable story to build a relationship to their victim?

Answer 7

Hook

2nd step

Question 8

what lifecycle where the cybercriminal obtain personal information and convince target to send money?

Answer 8

Extract

3rd step

Question 9

what lifecycle where the cybercriminal end the relationship or cover tracks?

Answer 9

Exit

4th/ final step

Question 10

is the most common type of social engineering tactic. Emails that include links that install malware on your devices.

Answer 10

PHISHING

Question 11

text based phishing?

Answer 11

Smishing

Question 12

voice based phishing?

Answer 12

Vishing

Question 13

occur
when hackers target a specific individual or organization.

Answer 13

Spear Phishing

Question 14

is a term used to describe phishing attacks that target a specific, high-profile person. Usually, an executive, government official, or celebrity.

Answer 14

Whaling

Question 15

occurs when someone creates a fake persona or misuses their actual
role. Establish trust using their title, then convince victims to give
them sensitive data.

Answer 15

Pretexting

Question 16

is a type of social engineering attack in which scammers lure victims into providing sensitive information by promising them something valuable in return.

Answer 16

Baiting

example : pop-up ads that offer free games, music or movie

Question 17

are a form of email fraud where the attacker masquerades as a C-level executive and attempts to trick the recipient into performing their business function, for an illegitimate purpose, such as wiring them
money.

Answer 17

Business Email Compromise (BEC)

Result/execution of Whaling

Question 18

R.A. No. ____ : The
Cybercrime Prevention
Act

Answer 18

10175

Question 19

translates to “a favor for a favor.ˮ
Example: Theyʼll call or message you with an offer to speed up your internet, extend a free
trial, or even give you free gift cards in return for trying out software.

Answer 19

Quid Pro Quo attacks

Question 20

also known as fraudware. Frightens victims into believing theyʼre under imminent threat.

Answer 20

Scareware

Question 21

• refer to a type of attack in which an authorized person allows an unauthorized person access to a restricted area.
• Someone followed you into the bldg.
• Scammers may dressed up as someone.

Answer 21

Piggybacking and Tailgating

Question 22

In what date was R.A. No. 10175: The
Cybercrime Prevention
Act filed?

Answer 22

Sept. 12, 2012