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: Fund-raising donation for a natural disaster, political campaign or charity to play on the victim’s generosity and humanity. Present an issue that requires the victim to verify his/her information by clicking on the link provided or filling an online form. Notifying of a lottery or contest win that requires the victim to enter their financial details. Posing as a co-worker or boss to demand personal or financial information. Example: 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/
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