Understanding Social Engineering in Cybersecurity

Social engineering is one of the most deceptive and effective tactics used by cybercriminals. Unlike traditional cyberattacks that exploit technical vulnerabilities, social engineering targets human psychology and manipulates individuals into divulging sensitive information, performing certain actions, or granting unauthorized access to systems. This method takes advantage of trust, emotions like fear or urgency, and a lack of awareness about security protocols. Social engineering can occur in various forms, such as phishing, pretexting, baiting, and tailgating, each designed to deceive the victim into thinking they are interacting with a legitimate entity.

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Phishing: A Major Threat to Organizations

Phishing is one of the most common and dangerous forms of social engineering, often acting as the entry point for larger cyberattacks. It involves sending fraudulent communications, usually via email, that appear to come from a trusted source—such as a bank, government agency, or internal business department—designed to trick the recipient into revealing sensitive information, clicking on malicious links, or downloading infected attachments. Phishing attacks can also occur through other communication channels like SMS (smishing) or social media platforms (vishing or social media phishing).

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