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- 4. The art of using psychological manipulation to deceive people for malicious purposes.
- 7. The foundation of social engineering is built on a simple concept: hacking ________, not technology and devices.
- 11. Trust your ____________ when something feels off.
- 13. Malicious software designed to harm, disrupt, or steal data from computers, phone, and networks.
- 14. A type of phishing where cybercriminals hide malicious links or malware inside a QR code.
- 15. ___________ assume that someone is who they claim to be.
- 18. Some criminals will search through discarded trash to find ____________ documents or information.
- 22. Emails that appear to come from someone you know are not always _____________
- 24. Due to _______________ ________________, social engineering attempts are becoming increasingly sophisticated and realistic.
- 26. __________ phishing is a targeted attack aimed at a specific person, role, or department.
- 27. A person who seeks unauthorized access to a computer system or network
- 29. Never let urgency to override ____________ procedures.
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- 1. Often used in phishing attacks to urge your to click on a link or download and attachment immediately.
- 2. Social engineering attacks can target ___________, through any communication channel, and often when you least expect them.
- 3. Social engineers will send intriguing messages, engaging a person’s natural ___________.
- 5. The act of forging an email to make it appear to come from someone other than the actual source.
- 6. Another name for phone-based social engineering.
- 7. Phishing emails may use unrealistic ___________ to get you to click on a malicious link
- 8. A _____ _______ is any security incident that results in unauthorized access to confidential information
- 9. Whenever you receive a phishing email, a suspicious phone call, or notice anything else that could be the work of a social engineer, __________ it immediately.
- 10. the most common form of social engineering.
- 12. Stop and _______, before you Click.
- 16. The best way to scam someone is to gain their _________.
- 17. Advancements in AI, require that everyone use a heightened sense of ______________ as part of their daily routines.
- 18. Don’t use the contact information that is provided in a _____________ email or communication. Use the information that is already on file.
- 19. Type of phishing that uses text messages (SMS).
- 20. Always ____________ unusual or suspicious request through a known and trusted communication method.
- 21. ______________ are the first line of defense in cybersecurity
- 23. When cybercriminals have hacked someone at a company and have gained access to their email
- 25. Gaining physical entry to a restricted area by closely following an authorized person.
- 28. Check the _____________'s email address and links carefully before taking any action on an email.