AP®︎ Cybersecurity: Topic 1.1 Flashcards

Master key terms and definitions for Topic 1.1 of AP Cybersecurity – Understanding Social Engineering to help you prep for quizzes and the AP exam.

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Term

Social Engineering

Definition

Using psychological tactics to manipulate a person into taking an action that benefits an adversary

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Social Engineering
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Using psychological tactics to manipulate a person into taking an action that benefits an adversary

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Elicitation
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Manipulating a person into disclosing information, directly or through a disguised request

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Phishing
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Message-based social engineering, commonly conducted through email, text, or social media

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Intimidation
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Threatening a target with negative consequences for failing to comply, using fear to encourage action

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Urgency
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Creating a reason for a target to act quickly, using time pressure to discourage careful evaluation

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Pretext
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The claimed situation that supposedly explains why the target must take an action

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One-Time Password (OTP)
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A code intended for one authentication attempt that an adversary can use while valid to log in as the victim

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Malicious File
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A file presented as useful or legitimate that may install malware when downloaded or opened

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Malicious Link
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A link whose destination may install malware, steal browser information, or capture credentials submitted to a fraudulent page

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