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Quiz: Social Engineering - People as the Weak Point

OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification

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Building on what you've learned about security threats and malware, let's test your knowledge of social engineering and why people can be the weak point in network security!

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What is social engineering in the context of cybersecurity?

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Which of the following are examples of social engineering attacks? (Select all that apply)

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A phishing attack often tricks individuals into revealing their {{blank0}} by pretending to be a trusted {{blank1}}.

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What is the goal of social engineering attacks?

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Which methods can be used to reduce the risk of social engineering attacks? (Select all that apply)

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Social engineering attacks often rely on exploiting human {{blank0}} and {{blank1}}.

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What type of social engineering involves leaving a USB drive with malicious software in a public place?

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