Question

A user receives a phone call from a person claiming to be from technical support. This person knows the users name and that the user has Windows installed on their computer. The technician directs the user to open Event Viewer and look at some event log entries to demonstrate the effects of a virus on the computer. The technician also asks the user for their user ID and password so that they can clean the computer. This is an example of which of the following security threats?

Answer 1

Answer:

This is an example of Social Engineering security threats

Explanation:

Social Engineering is a process whereby cyber attackers manipulate victims to divulge personal information. These victims are tricked to granting attackers access to valuable and confidential information.

Social Engineering is considered one of the greatest threats to organizations because it is different from hackers trying to break into a system. Social Engineers are granted legitimate access by unsuspecting victims.

Tips to help against Social Engineers.

1. Don't be too hasty to respond.
2. Be careful of the links you click, research on them before you click them.
3. Don't be quick to download files that you are not sure of the source, always check before you download.
4. Don't be quick to jump into foreign offers, as they could be the bait to getting your information.