Social Engineering by Xingyu Chen https://padlet.com/xich9921/lei8lk2c5w75513u Social Engineering is a term that we often hear with cyber as it is an integral component. The premise is often misunderstood as there is an inherent ‘disconnect’ with the term from the technical aspect of cybersecurity. The reality though, is that social engineering is deeply connected and intertwined within almost all cyber attacks. There are many in the cybersecurity space that feel that nearly every cyber attack has a component of social engineering. Study after study shows how the human aspect, studying human behavior, psychology, habits, practices, etc. influences planning and strategy around cyber attacks. en-us 2021-11-16 19:52:20 UTC 2026-03-05 19:07:53 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Social Engineering? xich9921 https://padlet.com/xich9921/lei8lk2c5w75513u/wish/1897785865 Social engineering is the art of manipulating people so they give up confidential information. The types of information these criminals are seeking can vary, but when individuals are targeted the criminals are usually trying to trick you into giving them your passwords or bank information, or access your computer to secretly install malicious software–that will give them access to your passwords and bank information as well as giving them control over your computer.]]> 2021-11-17 19:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/xich9921/lei8lk2c5w75513u/wish/1897785865 Social Engineering in Cyber Attack xich9921 https://padlet.com/xich9921/lei8lk2c5w75513u/wish/1897795555 Phishing: Angler phishing, Business email compromise, Pharming, Spear phishing, Tabnabbing/reverse tabnabbing, Whaling/CEO fraud. 
Baiting
Diversion theft
Honey trap
Smishing/SMS phishing
Pretexting
Quid pro quo
Scareware
Tailgating
Vishing/voice phishing
Water-holing/water hole

]]> 2021-11-17 19:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/xich9921/lei8lk2c5w75513u/wish/1897795555 Social Engineering in Cyber Security xich9921 https://padlet.com/xich9921/lei8lk2c5w75513u/wish/1897799613 In a social engineering attack, an attacker uses human interaction (social skills) to obtain or compromise information about an organization or its computer systems. An attacker may seem unassuming and respectable, possibly claiming to be a new employee, repair person, or researcher and even offering credentials to support that identity. However, by asking questions, he or she may be able to piece together enough information to infiltrate an organization's network. If an attacker is not able to gather enough information from one source, he or she may contact another source within the same organization and rely on the information from the first source to add to his or her credibility.


]]> 2021-11-17 19:23:14 UTC https://padlet.com/xich9921/lei8lk2c5w75513u/wish/1897799613 5 Ways to prevent social engineering attacks xich9921 https://padlet.com/xich9921/lei8lk2c5w75513u/wish/1897805454 Think before you click
Research the sources
Email spoofing is ubiquitous
Don't download files you don't know
Offers and prizes are fake
Delete any request for personal information or passwords
Reject requests for help or offers of help
Set your spam filters to high
Secure your devices
Always be mindful of risks]]> 2021-11-17 19:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/xich9921/lei8lk2c5w75513u/wish/1897805454 The Human Element in Cyberattacks xich9921 https://padlet.com/xich9921/lei8lk2c5w75513u/wish/1897807977 A social engineering attack persuades the target to click on a link, open an attachment, install a program, or download a file. The link may redirect the target to a website that solicits personal information (that is then collected by the attacker) or has malware on it that then infects the target's computer.]]> 2021-11-17 19:27:33 UTC https://padlet.com/xich9921/lei8lk2c5w75513u/wish/1897807977 11 Examples of Social Engineering: Real-World Attacks xich9921 https://padlet.com/xich9921/lei8lk2c5w75513u/wish/1897812055 2021-11-17 19:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/xich9921/lei8lk2c5w75513u/wish/1897812055 9 Examples of Social Engineering Attacks xich9921 https://padlet.com/xich9921/lei8lk2c5w75513u/wish/1897812821 2021-11-17 19:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/xich9921/lei8lk2c5w75513u/wish/1897812821 4 Social Engineering Attack Examples xich9921 https://padlet.com/xich9921/lei8lk2c5w75513u/wish/1897813493 2021-11-17 19:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/xich9921/lei8lk2c5w75513u/wish/1897813493 Social Engineering Attacks: A Look at Social Engineering Examples in Action xich9921 https://padlet.com/xich9921/lei8lk2c5w75513u/wish/1897814098 2021-11-17 19:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/xich9921/lei8lk2c5w75513u/wish/1897814098 10 real and famous cases of social engineering attacks xich9921 https://padlet.com/xich9921/lei8lk2c5w75513u/wish/1897815378 2021-11-17 19:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/xich9921/lei8lk2c5w75513u/wish/1897815378