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Social Engineering
Social engineering is a manipulation technique used by fraudsters to trick individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security. This can involve tactics such as phishing, pretexting, baiting, and impersonation, all of which exploit human psychology in order to gain unauthorized access to systems or data.
Social engineering poses significant risks as it targets the human element of security. Fraudsters use social engineering to bypass technological defenses by exploiting employees’ trust or lack of training.
To combat social engineering, organizations must invest in employee awareness programs and education, implement robust security policies, and use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to verify identities. Fostering a culture of security vigilance can dramatically reduce the risk of falling victim to such manipulative attacks.
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