Social Engineering
| Social engineering is a malicious act that uses human behavioral psychology to mislead people into making bad decisions that jeopardize their personal data. By preying on people's trust, social engineers can exploit vulnerabilities to gain access to sensitive information. Social engineering attacks can take many forms, but all exploit the human tendency to trust others. Attackers may pose as a trusted individual or organization, or they may create a false sense of urgency or fear to prompt victims to take action. Once an attacker has gained the trust of their target, they can then start to collect sensitive information. This may include login credentials, financial information, or even personal data such as addresses and phone numbers. Social engineering is a serious threat to both individuals and organizations. By understanding how these attacks work, you can help to protect yourself and your data from becoming a victim. |
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