COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS A HACKER
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
An employee hacks into a computer in their workplace to steal sensitive data.
|
|
|
An employee installs a virus on a work computer.
|
|
|
An employee receives a fake email, phone call or message that tricks them into giving sensitive data away.
|
|
|
None of the above
|
Detailed explanation-1: -Social engineering is the tactic of manipulating, influencing, or deceiving a victim in order to gain control over a computer system, or to steal personal and financial information. It uses psychological manipulation to trick users into making security mistakes or giving away sensitive information.
Detailed explanation-2: -Social engineering is a manipulation technique that exploits human error to gain private information, access, or valuables. In cybercrime, these “human hacking” scams tend to lure unsuspecting users into exposing data, spreading malware infections, or giving access to restricted systems.
Detailed explanation-3: -Commonly, social engineering involves email or other communication that invokes urgency, fear, or similar emotions in the victim, leading the victim to promptly reveal sensitive information, click a malicious link, or open a malicious file.