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The Most Common Social Engineering Tactics
- 1) Phishing & Spear Phishing. Phishing is probably a cyber attack you have heard of before.
- 2) Pretexting. Pretexting is usually paired with spear phishing as the attention-getter.
- 3) Baiting.
- 4) Email Hacking.
- 5) Quid Pro Quo.
- 6) Phones & Vishing.
- 7) Tailgating.
- 8) Social Media.
What tactics used by hackers is most likely to prompt someone to make a poor decision?
phishing
The most common social engineering attacks come from phishing or spear phishing and can vary with current events, disasters, or tax season. Since about 91% of data breaches come from phishing, this has become one of the most exploited forms of social engineering.
So, when employees call for help the individual asks them for their passwords and IDs thereby gaining the ability to access the company’s private information. Another example of social engineering would be that the hacker contacts the target on a social networking site and starts a conversation with the target.
Where do hackers typically find information?
Hackers can figure out your passwords by stalking your social media profiles to find information commonly used in passwords such as children’s names, or they can simply try out a list of commonly used passwords until they hit the right one.
What is the weakest link in cybersecurity?
Your employees are the weakest link in your cybersecurity chain.
Where do hackers typically find the information?
What technology can prevent a hacker from using your computer?
Firewalls. A firewall is a software program or piece of hardware that blocks hackers from entering and using your computer. Hackers search the internet the way some telemarketers automatically dial random phone numbers.
What are the four types of privacy?
There are four different types of privacy protection: physical, virtual, third-party and legislation. Physical types of protection include the use of locks, pass codes or other security tools to restrict access to data or property.
Who is responsible for information security?
Everyone is responsible for the security of information within a business. From the owner down to a summer intern, by being involved in the business and handling data, you have to make sure to keep information secure and remain vigilant to security threats like hackers.
How hackers use personal information?
Your info could be used to open credit cards or take out loans. If hackers have your Social Security number, name, birthdate and address, they can open credit cards or apply for loans in your name.