Social Engineering

Question 1

Disinformation

Answer 1

Is a false or misleading information that is spread deliberately to deceive.

Question 2

Shoulder surfing

Answer 2

Is covert observation (nearby remote),

Question 3

Shallow fake

Answer 3

Alternation of media content using simple video editing software

Question 4

Vishing

Answer 4

Pretexting and impersonation using voice

Question 5

Tailgating

Answer 5

Unauthorized person enters a checkpoint close behind or in concert with authorized person

Question 6

Watering hole

Answer 6

Describes the exploitation of a website or social media application that is frequently visited/used by the target

Question 7

Baiting

Answer 7

Infiltration used by gifts, e g usb flash memory as a gift

Question 8

Pretexts

Answer 8

Fabricated scenarios (stories) used to cover/conceal the future purpose of activity . Generally include enough truth to make them possible.

Question 9

Impersonation

Answer 9

The act of pretending to be someone else

Question 10

Smsishing

Answer 10

Pretexting and impersonation using txt message

Question 11

Deep fake

Answer 11

Use of AI/Mashine learning to manipulate or generate deceptive audio content

Question 12

Phishing

Answer 12

Pretexting and impersonation using email (casting a net)

Question 13

Spear phishing

Answer 13

Targeting a specific group or individual to a phishing attack

Question 14

Whaling

Answer 14

Technique of a phishing attack, targeted for high profile candidates (company CEO)

Question 15

Social engineering

Answer 15

Is the action of exploiting human nature rather than technical hacking to gain to minds, systems data, buildings. Exploits human cognition functions: authority, trust, responsiveness, fear urgency, threat, reward, curiosity.

Question 16

Gaslighting

Answer 16

Is a use of a persistent denial, false narrative and lying to confuse a target and disrupt their sense of reality