Assignment - Social Media & Social Engineering: Risks and Impacts
This is a mandatory activity for all students.
Social media can reveal personal details that make individuals easy targets for social engineering and phishing attacks.
In this activity, you’ll explore how attackers exploit online information, examine a real case, and reflect on how to protect yourself.
NOTE: Click the "Add Submission" button to view the activity instructions and submit your response.
Activity Instructions
● Write a brief description of how social media can be a tool for social engineers to gather information on their targets so that they can make more personalized and believable phishing attacks.
● Research and document a real-world case where this was used.
● What precautions should you take when sharing personal information online?
● Discuss this with your classmates or colleagues and post your write-up on this forum
NOTE: Discussing assignments with others is optional. You are encouraged to share your own understanding and perspectives. Feel free to explore the topic further through independent research—this can help deepen and expand your insights.