This study notes covers Memory Tricks within Social Engineering for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Social Engineering in 3.6 Fundamentals of Cyber Security for GCSE Computer Science with 18 exam-style questions and 17 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 8 of 9 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Memory Tricks
- Phishing = Fishing for information with bait (fake emails)
- Spear Phishing = Targeted like throwing a spear at one specific fish
- Pretexting = Creating a pretext (fake story/scenario)
- Baiting = Using bait (tempting offers like USB drives)
- Tailgating = Following someone's tail through a door
- Shoulder Surfing = Surfing (looking) over someone's shoulder
Practice questions for Social Engineering
What is social engineering in the context of network security?
Explain how a phishing attack works.