Title: Social engineering and the role it plays in cybersecurity | Official EC-Council Blog
Headings: Social engineering and the role it plays in cybersecurity
Social engineering and the role it plays in cybersecurity
What is social engineering?
Why is social engineering important?
Five important facts about social engineering
What is an example of social engineering?
Phishing
Vishing
Baiting
Pretexting
Quid Pro Quo
What is social engineering as relates to cybersecurity?
Tips to prevent social engineering
Why become a Certified Ethical Hacker?

Content: Even with its widespread occurrence, several people still fall victim to this scheme. For example, a cybercriminal pretends to be a credible source through interactions meant to ‘con’ the target into opening text messages or emails. The phisher’s ultimate goal is to lure the victim into divulging their personal information. Phishing emails can be identified by the underlying tone of urgency. You often see something like “offer lasts for one day only” or “available for only for the first 20 respondents.” Vishing
Vishing is like phishing, the objective is the same, except a voice is applied here. For example, the ‘ Visher ’ uses urgent voice calls, voice mails, or voice notes to convince the target into believing that they must act swiftly’ to defend themselves against a sack, an arrest, or other risks. Baiting
This type of social engineering tactic involves the target victim falling for the ‘bait.’ The social engineer is aware that humans are naturally swayed when you dangle a seemingly irresistible offer, so they exploit this. For example, a malicious actor might intentionally place a USB stick labelled as “Confidential” in a location where the victim can notice it.