Social Engineering (AQA GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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What does social engineering target in a computer system?
What does social engineering target in a computer system?
People
What human trait do social engineering criminals primarily exploit?
What human trait do social engineering criminals primarily exploit?
Trust and helpfulness
What is blagging also known as?
What is blagging also known as?
Pretexting
Which is the most common type of social engineering attack?
Which is the most common type of social engineering attack?
Phishing
What is phishing done through SMS text messages called?
What is phishing done through SMS text messages called?
Smishing
What is shoulder surfing?
What is shoulder surfing?
Watching people enter passwords/PINs
Why are asterisks (*) displayed when typing passwords?
Why are asterisks (*) displayed when typing passwords?
To help protect against shoulder surfing
What should you do instead of clicking links in suspicious emails?
What should you do instead of clicking links in suspicious emails?
Go directly to the official website
What indicates a phishing email?
What indicates a phishing email?
Spelling mistakes and poor grammar
What should you do when entering your PIN at a cash machine?
What should you do when entering your PIN at a cash machine?
Cover your hand
What is a warning sign of a social engineering attack?
What is a warning sign of a social engineering attack?
Demands for immediate action
What will legitimate organisations never ask for over the phone?
What will legitimate organisations never ask for over the phone?
Passwords, PINs or full card numbers