Question $2$

$2\mathrm{.}1.$ Duzman Private Limited, an e$-$commerce company, has experienced a data

breach, compromising thousands of customer credit card details. Critique at least five

different motivations that could have led the threat actors to initiate this attack.

$(15$ marks$)$

$2\mathrm{.}2.$ OpenMind, a technology consulting firm, has recently experienced an increase in

suspicious emails and phone calls targeting its employees. These attempts aim to

obtain sensitive information or compromise network security. As part of your role, you

smust explain social engineering techniques and advise employees on recognising

and responding to such threats effectively.

Explain the concept of social engineering and outline strategies that DiveTech

employees can employ to mitigate the risks associated with social engineering attacks.