Cybersecurity Defense Strategies Against Social Engineering

Social engineering is a psychological maneuver on the victims’ minds to gain unauthorized access to confidential information, systems, or data. It contributes to [91 percent of global data breaches] Most common forms of social engineering attacks include phishing, smishing, pretexting, honeytrap, tailgating, baiting, etc. Penetration testing is a recommended method that tests the security of a business in case the human fails to brush off the whims of attackers. There must be regular training and education to prevent or minimize …

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