Title: Top 5 Social Engineering Attack Techniques Used by Cyber Criminals
Headings: Top 5 Social Engineering Attack Techniques Used by Cyber Criminals
Top 5 Social Engineering Attack Techniques Used by Cyber Criminals
What is Social Engineering?
The Crux of Social Engineering Attacks
Some Common Social Engineering Attack Techniques
1. Baiting
Example:
(a) Baiting in the Physical Space
(b) Baiting in the Cyber Space
2. Phishing
Example:
3. Scareware
Example:
4. Pretexting
Example:
5. Quid Pro Quo
Example:
Tips to Avoid Being a Social Engineering Victim
1. Be Slow & Steady
2. Do Your Homework
3. Abstain from Clicking Links
4. Download Wisely
5. Be Cautious of Foreign Offers
How to Protect Yourself from Social Engineering Attacks?
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Content: The victim receives an email declaring him/her as the winner of a sweepstake that promises an attractive sum of money. The sender of the email then asks the victim to call a particular number or click on the link provided. The victim’s greed for the lottery win often lures him/her to disclose sensitive bank details to the conman. Source: http://www.euromillions.co/lottery-scams/
5. Quid Pro Quo
In this social engineering technique, miscreants lure victims with favors or benefits in exchange for something, usually information. Remember that if the offer sounds too good to be true, it might be nothing more than a trap! Example: The perpetrator impersonates an IT support technician and calls the target victim. He assures the victim of a quick technical fix.