Social Engineering in Cyber Security by Natalia Mora https://padlet.com/namo7139/i6d8qdnq7a6t7g8i The term, "Cyber Security" evokes affiliation with technical, computer-based tactics, however effective cyber attacks are just as much human psychology as they are techy... en-us 2022-09-10 03:28:31 UTC 2024-04-01 06:24:55 UTC hello@padlet.com 3 Major Effects of Social Engineering on Cyber Security: namo7139 https://padlet.com/namo7139/i6d8qdnq7a6t7g8i/wish/2290427350
  • Spreading malware - Rather than hacking into a network and using technical skills to install malware without detection, hackers can simply guide their victim to do the work for them! These social engineering schemes commonly use corrupted links in scam emails. Simple, recognizable hyperlinks such as "Unsubscribe" are affective in garnering rapid, mindless clicks
  • Volumetric/mass Attacking - phishing tactics allow hackers to target populations as a whole (by applying general psychology) rather than focusing on zeroing in on the weaknesses/vulnerabilities of a particular system.


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  • Don't give the criminals info to manipulate you with:
    •           - Be aware of wireless networks you join
              - Don't trade security for convenience
              - Look at settings when downloading new apps
    • Double check the sender's address on unrecognized emails
    • Research/recognize common social engineering tactics
    • NEVER give out personal info to someone you don't know via phone, text or email 

    ]]>     2022-09-10 06:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/namo7139/i6d8qdnq7a6t7g8i/wish/2290471779     How do cyber attackers leverage social engineering to go after a target? namo7139 https://padlet.com/namo7139/i6d8qdnq7a6t7g8i/wish/2290472650
  • Appeal to emotion
  • Scare tactics/fraudulent threats (such as arrest)
  • Corrupt links
  • Catfishing (misleading appearance/facade)
  • Frantic urgency
  • Impersonation/imposter
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