Social Engineering in the Digital Age: Tactics, Impact and Countermeasures
Keywords:
social engineering, phishing, pretexting, cybersecurity, human manipulationAbstract
This article explores the phenomenon of social engineering attacks, their historical evolution, common methods, consequences, and preventive measures. Social engineering exploits human psychology to elicit the disclosure of sensitive information or grant unauthorized access. The study explains the effectiveness of these attacks by their reliance on human emotions such as fear, urgency, and curiosity. By understanding the tactics used in social engineering and implementing robust security practices, individuals and organizations can significantly reduce their exposure to such threats.
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