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Phishing & Social Engineering Quiz Trivia Questions and Answers
Test your awareness of phishing scams and social engineering tactics used to deceive individuals.. Test your knowledge and challenge yourself with our comprehensive quiz covering all aspects of this fascinating topic.
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1. What is the primary goal of phishing?
2. Which of the following is a common sign of a phishing attempt?
3. What term describes a targeted phishing attack against specific individuals or companies?
4. Which of the following is NOT a common tactic used in social engineering?
5. What does the term 'vishing' specifically refer to?
6. Which of these is a common indicator of a phishing website?
7. What is 'tailgating' in the context of social engineering?
8. What does 'smishing' involve?
9. Which technique involves attackers adding themselves into an ongoing email conversation?
10. What is pretexting in social engineering?
11. Which of the following methods is used in phishing attacks to disguise malicious URLs?
12. What characterizes a 'whaling' attack?
13. In social engineering, what is the 'baiting' tactic?
14. What should you do if you receive an email asking for sensitive information, even if it looks like it's from a trusted source?
15. What form of attack involves manipulating people into breaking normal security procedures?
16. What is the main purpose of two-factor authentication in combating phishing?
17. Which of these is an effective strategy to prevent phishing?
18. How can you identify a phishing email?
19. What is a common feature of phishing emails that attempt to scare the user into action?
20. In the context of cybersecurity, what is 'dumpster diving'?
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