CSCU - Certified Secure Computer User Social Media Security Questions and Answers

Question 1

A user receives a direct message on a social media platform from an account that looks like their friend's.
The message contains a link with the text, "Is this you in this video?!" and creates a sense of urgency.
This is a common example of which type of attack?

Accepted Answer

Phishing

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A watering hole attack

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A Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack

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Clickjacking

Question 2

What is the primary security risk of authorizing third-party applications, such as games or quizzes, to access your social media account?

Accepted Answer

They can expose your personal data and your friends' data to be harvested or misused.

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They can significantly slow down your computer's performance.

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They will automatically post spam messages on your profile.

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They will cause your social media account to be suspended.

Question 3

Which of the following is the MOST effective security measure for preventing unauthorized access to a social media account, even if an attacker has stolen the user's password?

Accepted Answer

Enabling two-factor authentication (2FA)

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Using a password that is longer than 20 characters

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Changing the password every 30 days

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Connecting the account to a verified phone number

Question 4

A user posts their full vacation itinerary, including dates and locations, on their public social media profile before they leave. What is the most significant physical security risk associated with this action?

Accepted Answer

It publicly announces that their home will be unoccupied, making it a target for burglars.

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Their friends might become jealous of the trip.

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The social media platform could suspend their account for oversharing.

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Their airline tickets could be cancelled by a malicious actor.

Question 5

The process of automatically adding geographical coordinates to media like photos and posts is known as what?

Accepted Answer

Geotagging

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Geocaching

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Geofencing

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Geoblocking

Question 6

When reviewing your social media privacy settings, which option is specifically designed to prevent people from finding your profile by searching for your email address or phone number?

Accepted Answer

Controlling who can look you up using provided contact information

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Setting your posts and profile to 'Private'

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Limiting who can tag you in photos

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Disabling friend requests from 'Everyone'