Social engineering is a manipulation tactic used by cybercriminals to trick individuals into divulging confidential information or performing specific actions, often by exploiting trust or emotions.

• Unauthorized access: Falling for phishing emails, calls, or messages can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive accounts.
• Data theft: Scammers may pose as trusted entities (e.g., banks or colleagues) to steal financial or personal data.
• Identity fraud: Social engineering can result in identity theft, financial losses, or reputational damage.
• Corporate breaches: Businesses can suffer from data breaches caused by manipulated employees.

Example: In a well-known phishing scam, attackers posed as IT support to trick employees into revealing login credentials, compromising sensitive company systems.

1. Be cautious of unsolicited emails, calls, or messages requesting sensitive information.
2. Verify the identity of the sender or caller before sharing any personal or financial details.
3. Avoid clicking on suspicious links or downloading attachments from unknown sources.
4. Use security software to detect and block phishing attempts.
5. Educate yourself about common social engineering tactics, such as urgency, fear, or impersonation.
6. Report suspected scams to your organization or the relevant authorities.

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