Social engineering is the act of manipulating people into divulging sensitive information or performing acts that compromise security.
How?
- Phishing (use of emails that attract you to malicious websites)
- Vishing (use of fake numbers and calls to compromise you)
- Smishing (use of SMS or texting to compromise you)
Common Signals
- Sender’s email address is suspect
- Language or message layout is generic
- Use of fake URLs and websites
- Suspicious but innocent-looking attachments
- Poor layout or spelling
PLEASE PROTECT YOURSELF
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Be suspicious of unsolicited interactions or unknown strangers
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Do not respond or reveal data easily
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Be wary of spoofed URLs, non secure connections (Padlock icon in browser) and non-use of HTTPS
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Always use MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION