Social Engineering

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By Marcus Cipher
August 1, 2025
7 min read
Social Engineering: The Human Factor in Cybersecurity

Social engineering attacks target the human element, using manipulation, deception, or influence to compromise security. Examples include phishing, pretexting, and baiting.

Common Techniques

  • Phishing emails mimicking trusted brands
  • Baiting with malware-infected devices
  • Impersonation to extract sensitive info

Defense Strategies

  1. Conduct security awareness training
  2. Foster a security-first culture
  3. Practice regular phishing simulations

Protect your organization by making every employee part of your security perimeter.

Tags

#Social Engineering#Human Factor#Cybersecurity#Phishing
Marcus Cipher

Marcus Cipher

Supply chain security researcher with 12+ years experience in malware analysis and open-source security. Former security architect at major tech companies.

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