Impersonation Flashcards
1
Q
The Pretext
A
The attacker sets up a lie. There’s an actor and a story.
They gather information on you from previously done reconnaissance.
2
Q
Impersonation
A
Attackers pretend to be someone they are not.
3
Q
Eliciting information
A
After the attacker gains trust, they begin extracting information.
4
Q
Identify fraud
A
The attackers are looking for personal information so they can impersonate you or open accounts in your name for things like credit cards, bank accounts, loans. Never volunteer passwords or disclosing personal details.
