Social Engineering

Social Engineering

What is it???

According to www.social-engineer.org

Social Engineering is:

• a blend of science, psychology and art
• any act that influences a person to take an action that may or may not be in their best interest
• not always negative

What look for???

According to www.tripwire.com the following are common attacks:

1. Phishing - most common, incorporate fear and a sense of urgency
2. Pretexting - create fabricated scenario with goal of gaining personal information
3. Baiting - promise of an item or good that may entice the victim
4. Tailgating - “piggybacking” - following and employee into a restricted area
5. Quid Pro Quo - promise a benefit in exchange for information

How to Protect Yourself

According to www.webroot.com the following are good techniques

• Slow down
• Research the facts
• Reject request for help or offers
• Don’t let a link control where you landBeware of downloads
• Do not open suspicious emails
• Set your spam filters high
• Secure your computing device