What is Social Engineering?
Social engineering is a technique where attackers manipulate people into performing actions or revealing confidential information, bypassing technical security measures.
Examples of Social Engineering:
- Pretexting: Creating a fabricated scenario to gain trust.
- Baiting: Offering something enticing to trick victims.
- Impersonation: Pretending to be a trusted person or authority.
- Phishing and spear phishing: Often considered a form of social engineering.
Defending against social engineering relies on security awareness training, strict verification protocols, and a culture of skepticism towards unsolicited requests.