Social Engineering

Question 1

Phishing

Answer 1

Attackers attempt to deceive people into revealing information or installing malware

Question 2

Vishing

Answer 2

Voice Phishing

Attackers use the phone to trick victims into giving up sensitive data.

Question 3

Shoulder Surfing

Answer 3

An attempt to obtain sensitive information like PIN’s and Passwords by looking over someones shoulder as they input.

Question 4

Whaling Phishing

Answer 4

Attackers attempt to deceive top officials and high-ranking members of an organization into giving up trade secrets or company data.

Question 5

Spear Phishing

Answer 5

A form of Phishing that targets a specific person for their login credentials or financial information, with malicious intent.

Question 6

Tailgating

Answer 6

Following someone through access controlled barriers / doors.

Question 7

Impersonation

Answer 7

An attempt to falsify identity in order to access restricted area’s or information.

Question 8

Dumpster Diving

Answer 8

The act of rummaging through corporate trash in an attempt to obtain sensitive data that was improperly disposed.

Question 9

Evil Twin

Answer 9

A fraudulent Wi-Fi access point that is configured to eavesdrop on communications, and mimics a familiar SSID to trick users.