Introduction to Social Engineering
Social engineering attacks manipulate human psychology to bypass technical security measures. Attackers exploit trust, fear, or curiosity to gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data.
Phishing Attacks
Phishing uses deceptive emails, messages, or websites to trick users into revealing sensitive data like login credentials, financial details, or personal information.
Phishing Attacks
Spear phishing targets specific individuals or organizations with personalized messages, increasing the chances of the victim falling for the scam.
Pretexting
In pretexting, attackers create a fabricated scenario to trick victims into providing confidential information or granting access to restricted areas.
Baiting
Baiting tempts victims with an appealing offer, like free downloads or physical media, that secretly delivers malware or steals sensitive data.
Preventing Social Engineering Attacks
Educate employees, verify requests, enable multifactor authentication, and maintain strong email filtering to reduce the risk of social engineering threats.