What is Social Engineering?
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. Common social engineering attack Email from a friend Baiting scenarios. Response to a question you never had. Creating distrust. Phishing attempts These messages may use your trust and curiosity Contain a link Contain a download These messages may create a compelling story or pretext Urgently ask for your help Asks you to donate to their charitable fundraiser, or some other cause These messages...