Social engineering (Edexcel GCSE Computer Science): Flashcards
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What does social engineering exploit?
What does social engineering exploit?
Human psychology, not technical weaknesses
Human traits targeted by social engineering
Human traits targeted by social engineering
Trust, helpfulness, curiosity, fear
5 types of social engineering attacks
5 types of social engineering attacks
Phishing, pretexting, baiting, quid pro quo, shoulder-surfing
Phishing definition
Phishing definition
Fake emails from trusted sources to steal login details
Phishing email warning signs
Phishing email warning signs
Poor grammar, generic greeting, urgency, suspicious address
Pretexting (blagging) definition
Pretexting (blagging) definition
Pretending to be someone trusted to gain info
Pretexting method
Pretexting method
Create fake emergency to pressure victim into sharing data
Baiting definition
Baiting definition
Attractive offers (e.g. free items) hiding malware
Physical baiting method
Physical baiting method
USB sticks left in public for curious people to plug in
Quid pro quo meaning
Quid pro quo meaning
Something for something - dishonest trade for info
Quid pro quo attack method
Quid pro quo attack method
Offer helpful service in exchange for login details
Shoulder-surfing definition
Shoulder-surfing definition
Watching victims enter passwords/PINs physically
Shoulder-surfing techniques
Shoulder-surfing techniques
Looking over shoulder, binoculars, hidden cameras
Uses of stolen info for financial gain
Uses of stolen info for financial gain
Identity theft, direct theft, selling data, ransomware
Key defence against social engineering
Key defence against social engineering
Be suspicious of urgent requests for personal info