Social engineering is a tactic used by cybercriminals to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information. Unlike technical hacking, it relies on human interaction and psychological manipulation.
### Recognizing Social Engineering:
1. **Be Skeptical of Urgency**: Scammers often create a sense of urgency to pressure you into making quick decisions.
2. **Verify Requests**: Always verify the identity of the person requesting sensitive information.
3. **Do Not Share Personal Information**: Avoid sharing personal or financial information over the phone or email.
### Reducing the Risk:
– Implement strict security policies in your organization.
– Train employees to recognize and report social engineering attempts.
– Use secure communication channels for sensitive information.
