Social Engineering

Social engineering is a technique used by cybercriminals to manipulate individuals and organizations into divulging sensitive information or performing actions that will cause harm.

Psychological Manipulation

At its core, social engineering is all about psychological manipulation. It relies on the fact that people are generally trusting and will do what they are asked if it seems reasonable or comes from a trusted source.

Examples of Social Engineering Attacks

• Phishing: An attacker sends an email that appears to come from a legitimate source, such as a bank or social media website, asking the recipient to provide sensitive information.
• Pretexting: An attacker creates a fake identity to gain trust and then uses that trust to elicit information or access.

Targeting Individuals and Organizations

Social engineering can take many forms and can be used to target individuals or entire organizations. Attackers may use a combination of different techniques to achieve their goals. For example, they may use phishing to gain access to an individual's email account and then use that access to launch a more sophisticated attack on the organization as a whole.

Overall, social engineering is a powerful tool used by cybercriminals to gain access to sensitive information and assets. It's important to be aware of the different types of attacks and to take steps to protect yourself and your organization from falling victim to them.

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