Did you catch our poll on Tuesday? 📊
We asked, ‘which of the below is NOT a type of social engineering?’ Only 10% of you got it right – it’s “Click-jacking.” ✔️
This October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month – your reminder to stay vigilant online!
So, what exactly is social engineering?
Social engineering is when cybercriminals exploit human psychology rather than technology to steal your information. Think fake emails from your “bank,” urgent phone calls from “IT support,” or convincing texts about “suspicious account activity.”
The concerning part? These attacks work because they prey on our natural instincts to be helpful, trusting, and responsive to authority. The kinds of attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated with criminals researching their targets through social media, company websites, and public records to make their approaches more convincing and personalised.
Cybercriminals actively impersonate government departments to attempt social engineering. If you t Read More