"social engineering" refers to techniques designed to encourage users to take a certain action, generally one which the user would not otherwise take. For example, spammers may post links on Facebook telling users that they have received a free gift, and they should click a link to claim their gift. In reality, the link may download malware, spam their friends' profiles with the message, or some other undesirable action.
Social engineering examples include phishing attacks, where individuals trick users into revealing sensitive information by posing as a trusted entity; pretexting, where attackers manipulate victims into divulging information by creating a false scenario; and tailgating, where unauthorized individuals gain physical access to secure locations by following an authorized person.
Some examples of jobs that may involve social engineering include penetration testers, security consultants, marketing professionals, salespeople, and fraud investigators. These roles often require individuals to leverage persuasive techniques to influence others and extract information.
Phishing, where attackers use deceptive emails to trick someone into revealing sensitive information, and pretexting, where attackers manipulate individuals into providing confidential information by creating a false scenario.
Some examples of social engineering in movies include "Catch Me If You Can" where the main character cons people by pretending to be a pilot, doctor, and lawyer, and "Hackers" where the characters use social engineering tactics to bypass security protocols. Other movies like "The Social Network" also showcase social engineering as the main character manipulates people to further his own goals.
No, whaling refers to a type of phishing scam that targets high-profile individuals or organizations to steal sensitive information or money. It is a form of social engineering, but not all social engineering attacks are considered whaling.
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Some examples of jobs that may involve social engineering include penetration testers, security consultants, marketing professionals, salespeople, and fraud investigators. These roles often require individuals to leverage persuasive techniques to influence others and extract information.
Phishing, where attackers use deceptive emails to trick someone into revealing sensitive information, and pretexting, where attackers manipulate individuals into providing confidential information by creating a false scenario.
Some examples of social engineering in movies include "Catch Me If You Can" where the main character cons people by pretending to be a pilot, doctor, and lawyer, and "Hackers" where the characters use social engineering tactics to bypass security protocols. Other movies like "The Social Network" also showcase social engineering as the main character manipulates people to further his own goals.
A Social Engineering attack is any attempt to get someone to divulge private information.
A Social Engineering attack is any attempt to get someone to divulge private information.
Social Engineering is the art of manipulating people to give up confidential information.
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