Social Engineering- Booklet
Social Engineering - Booklet This guide covers common social engineering attacks like phishing, vishing, and baiting, explaining how hackers exploit human psychology. It also includes awareness tips to prevent falling…
Social Engineering Attacks
Other Common Attacks Related to Social Engineering
Whaling It is a highly targeted phishing attack aimed at senior executives, managers, or high-ranking officials. Attackers impersonate a trusted entity (such as a company's CEO or a government official)…
Baiting
Baiting Baiting is when someone tries to trick you by offering something that looks attractive, like a free gift or something you really want. They use this "bait" to get…
Vishing
Vishing This type of scam is called "vishing" (voice phishing). Scammers call pretending to be from a trusted organization—like your bank or a government agency—trying to trick you into sharing…
How scammers Trick you
How Scammers Trick You Scammers manipulate people by exploiting emotions and trust rather than technology, often posing as authorities or trusted organizations to appear legitimate. They use fear, urgency, or…
Tailgaiting
What is a Tailgating Attack? A tailgating attack is a type of physical security breach where an unauthorized person gains access to a restricted area by closely following an authorized…
Phishing
What is Phishing? Phishing is when someone tries to trick you into giving them your personal information, like your passwords or credit card details. They do this by pretending to…
Brushing Scam
What is a Brushing Scam? You might receive a package you didn’t order and think, “What a pleasant surprise!” But beware—it could be part of a brushing scam. Here’s what…
Smishing
Smishing: A Text Message-Based Scam Smishing is a type of scam where criminals send fake text messages to trick people into giving away their personal information or downloading harmful software.…
Spear Phishing
Spear Phishing How Does Spear Phishing Work? Spear phishing attacks typically follow these steps: Reconnaissance: Attackers gather information about their target from social media, company websites, or other publicly available sources. Crafting the…