Threats, malware, and attack techniques

Social Engineering

Social engineering is a technique used by cybercriminals that exploits human nature (trust, fear or curiosity) to get sensitive information, access to systems or financial benefit. Phishing, smishing and vishing are types of social engineering, and these fraudulent email, SMS or voice messages are designed to lure users into sharing information or clicking on a malicious link. Social engineering attacks are often effective because the messages appear to come from a legitimate company or person, and seem urgent or beneficial.