Social Engineering Quiz

What you'll be asked

1. What is the primary goal of a phishing attack?
2. An employee receives a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IT department, asking for the employee's password to 'fix a synchronization error.' What type of attack is this?
3. Which of the following scenarios best describes a 'Tailgating' attack?
4. What is the defining characteristic of a 'Spear Phishing' attack compared to a generic phishing attack?
5. A CEO receives a highly personalized email that appears to come from a trusted vendor, referencing a legitimate recent invoice and requesting a payment to a new 'updated' bank account. This is an example of which advanced threat?

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