Session 3.3 - Social Engineering by Paige Phillips https://padlet.com/vapidrewardmotors/dt8aibcj4b9kzy7b Phillips, Paige 09/2022 en-us 2022-09-11 18:08:24 UTC 2022-09-11 19:54:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f60e.png How do cyber attackers leverage social engineering to go after a target? paph3285 https://padlet.com/vapidrewardmotors/dt8aibcj4b9kzy7b/wish/2291318970 Cybercriminals will monitor the behaviors and patterns of their target. From there, attackers are able to exploit the users weaknesses. If successful, hackers will gain access to protected data and confidential information which can be sold or used for profit. ]]> 2022-09-11 18:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/vapidrewardmotors/dt8aibcj4b9kzy7b/wish/2291318970 What can we do to help prevent attackers from leveraging social engineering for their own benefit? paph3285 https://padlet.com/vapidrewardmotors/dt8aibcj4b9kzy7b/wish/2291318971

Companies SHOULD invest in better educating their employees about cyber security

Periodic assessments and policy updates of cyber security, especially if there are major changes in transitions, positions, company growth, etc.

When in doubt, check the source out! Double check the source, don't just click links that are sent to you.

]]> 2022-09-11 18:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/vapidrewardmotors/dt8aibcj4b9kzy7b/wish/2291318971 What are some of the most common ways social engineering affects cybersecurity? paph3285 https://padlet.com/vapidrewardmotors/dt8aibcj4b9kzy7b/wish/2291318972 COMMON TYPES OF SOCIAL ENGINEERING ATTACKS:

PHISHING
RANSOMWARE
SHARING OF TOO MUCH INFORMATION
VISHING
IMPERONSATIONS
TAILGAITING/PIGGYBACKING
Quid Pro Quo
PRETEXTING
BAITING

]]> 2022-09-11 18:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/vapidrewardmotors/dt8aibcj4b9kzy7b/wish/2291318972 How does the social engineering piece intertwine with the technical aspect of cyber attacks paph3285 https://padlet.com/vapidrewardmotors/dt8aibcj4b9kzy7b/wish/2291318973 There is an increase number of tactics and efforts of social engineering that are being use in conjunction with digital hacking methods. These types of attacks are more effective and profitable for the attackers. ]]> 2022-09-11 18:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/vapidrewardmotors/dt8aibcj4b9kzy7b/wish/2291318973 Social Engineering paph3285 https://padlet.com/vapidrewardmotors/dt8aibcj4b9kzy7b/wish/2291318974 A malicious attack which human error is involved. These attacks are motived to psychologically trick and manipulate someone to perform an action or give out confidential information. ]]> 2022-09-11 18:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/vapidrewardmotors/dt8aibcj4b9kzy7b/wish/2291318974 3 articles on instances of social engineering being used for a cyber attack paph3285 https://padlet.com/vapidrewardmotors/dt8aibcj4b9kzy7b/wish/2291348014

Office 365 phishing attack impersonates the US Department of Labor - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/office-365-phishing-attack-impersonates-the-us-department-of-labor/
Instagram Phishing: Scammers Exploit Instagram Verification Program - https://blog.knowbe4.com/instagram-phishing-scammers-exploit-instagram-verification-program
Shark Tank Host Barbara Corcoran Loses $380,000 In Email Scam - https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelsandler/2020/02/27/shark-tank-host-barbara-corcoran-loses-380000-in-email-scam/?sh=53c8a3b0511a

]]> 2022-09-11 18:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/vapidrewardmotors/dt8aibcj4b9kzy7b/wish/2291348014 3 videos on instances of social engineering being used for a cyber attack paph3285 https://padlet.com/vapidrewardmotors/dt8aibcj4b9kzy7b/wish/2291368284

My First Social Engineering Hack (Best of Kevin Mitnick) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmGwdoS706M

Breaking into a Bank (Kevin Mitnick demonstrates the Access Card Attack) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk9CA8MkUXY&t=4s

Fake IT Password Break-In (KnowBe4 Pretexting) - https://vimeo.com/340994716

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