These types of attacks can have serious consequences for organizations and individuals, so it is important to be aware of them and take steps to protect against them, such as implementing appropriate technical controls, educating employees, and regularly reviewing and updating security policies and procedures.
More on social engineering techniques:
1. Prepending
2. Identity fraud
3. Invoice scams
4. Credential harvesting
5. Reconnaissance
6. Hoax
7. Impersonation
8. Watering hole attack
9. Typosquatting
10. Pretexting
11. Influence campaigns like Hybrid warfare and Social media.
1. Prepending: Prepending is a type of cyber attack that involves adding malicious code or a link to an otherwise legitimate email or message. The malicious content is designed to infect a system or steal sensitive information when the recipient clicks on the link or opens the attachment.
2. Identity Fraud: Identity fraud is a type of crime in which an attacker uses someone else's personal information, such as their name, Social Security number, or credit card information, to commit fraud or other crimes.
3. Invoice Scams: Invoice scams are a type of fraud in which an attacker sends an invoice that appears to be from a legitimate source, with the goal of tricking the recipient into paying the invoice, which may contain malicious code or links.
4. Credential Harvesting: Credential harvesting is a type of attack in which an attacker tries to steal sensitive information, such as usernames and passwords, from a victim. This information can then be used for other attacks, such as identity theft or unauthorized access to a system or network.
5. Reconnaissance: Reconnaissance is the first stage of a cyber attack in which the attacker gathers information about the target, such as its systems, network, and employees. This information can be used to plan a more sophisticated attack.
6. Hoax: A hoax is a false or misleading claim that is spread deliberately, often with the intention of causing panic or confusion. In the context of computer security, hoaxes can be spread through email, instant messaging, or social media.
7. Impersonation: Impersonation is a type of social engineering attack in which an attacker pretends to be someone else, with the goal of tricking the target into revealing sensitive information or performing actions that can harm the security of a system or network.
8. Watering Hole Attack: A watering hole attack is a type of cyber attack in which an attacker infects a specific website that is likely to be visited by a targeted group of individuals, with the goal of infecting the systems of those who visit the site.
9. Typosquatting: Typosquatting is a type of cyber attack in which an attacker creates a website that is similar to a legitimate site, but with a slight variation in the URL, such as a misspelled word. The goal of the attacker is to trick people into visiting the fake site, where they may be infected with malware or have their sensitive information stolen.
10. Pretexting: Pretexting is a type of social engineering attack in which an attacker creates a false scenario, or pretext, with the goal of tricking someone into revealing sensitive information.
11. Influence campaigns like Hybrid Warfare: Hybrid warfare is a type of military conflict that uses a combination of conventional, irregular, and cyber warfare tactics to achieve political or strategic objectives. In the context of computer security, influence campaigns refer to attempts to manipulate public opinion or decision-making processes through the spread of false or misleading information.
12. Social Media: Social media refers to online platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, that allow users to share information and connect with others. In the context of computer security, social media can be used to spread malicious content, such as malware or phishing links, and to carry out social engineering attacks, such as impersonation or pretexting.
These types of attacks can have serious consequences for organizations and individuals, so it is important to be aware of them and take steps to protect against them, such as implementing appropriate technical controls, educating employees, and regularly reviewing and updating security policies and procedures.
