Phishing & Social Engineering
What is social engineering?
This is when attackers trick you into giving up sensitive info, often via fake emails or texts.
What are uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols?
A strong password should have a mix of these.
What is ransomware?
A type of malicious software that encrypts your files until you pay.
What is public Wi-Fi?
It's risky to send confidential data over this type of network in a café.
What is report it to IT/Security?
The first thing to do if you suspect a security incident.
What is spear phishing?
A specific type of phishing targeting one person or department.
What is a passphrase?
The easiest way to make your password stronger without memorizing a complex one.
What is a computer virus?
A virus that spreads by attaching itself to clean files.
What is a VPN?
Always use this secure connection when working remotely.
What is "Reply" or "Forward"?
Don't click this button if you're unsure about an email's legitimacy.
What is personal information/credentials?
A classic red flag in a phishing email: the sender asks for this.
What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?
This security feature requires a second code from your phone or authenticator app.
What is a virus/worm/malware?
This common malware spreads through email attachments or malicious links.
What are valid credentials?
Before connecting to work, you need to provide these to prove who you are.
What is "See Something, Say Something"?
If you see something suspicious, this is your mantra.