Social Engineering

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Social engineering is a psychological manipulation technique used by attackers to trick people into revealing sensitive information or performing actions that compromise security. Instead of hacking systems, social engineers target human vulnerabilities.


Common Tactics

  1. Phishing: Sending fake emails or messages that appear legitimate to steal credentials or data.
  2. Pretexting: Creating a fabricated scenario to extract information.
  3. Baiting: Offering something enticing (like free software) to lure victims into a trap.
  4. Tailgating: Gaining unauthorized access to physical locations by following someone with proper access.

How to Protect Yourself

  • Be Skeptical: Question unsolicited requests for sensitive information.
  • Verify Sources: Contact organizations directly to confirm communications.
  • Educate Yourself: Learn to recognize suspicious behaviors or requests.
  • Enable Security Measures: Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) and keep systems updated.

Social engineering preys on trust and curiosity. Stay vigilant to outsmart attackers!