Social engineering is manipulating people into taking actions or revealing confidential information. It has been used for over 100 years by con artists known as social engineers. Popular social engineers from the 20th century included Victor Lustig, who sold the Eiffel Tower multiple times, and Frank Abagnale Jr., who impersonated professionals like pilots and lawyers. More recently, Kevin Mitnick used social engineering to gain unauthorized access to computer networks in the 1990s. Social engineering works by gathering information about targets, developing trust with them, then exploiting that trust to obtain information or actions. It is accomplished using techniques like phone calls, online chatting, looking through trash, and shoulder surfing. Organizations can help prevent social engineering by establishing frameworks for
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This document discusses phishing, which is an attempt to acquire personal information like usernames, passwords, and credit card details under false pretenses. It covers common phishing techniques like link manipulation and website forgery. It also discusses types of phishing like deceptive, malware-based, and DNS-based phishing. The document outlines causes of phishing like misleading emails and lack of user awareness. It proposes both technical and social approaches to anti-phishing and examines the effects of phishing like identity theft and financial loss. Finally, it recommends defenses like education and detection tools to counter phishing attacks.
Malware is frequently spread through email and poses a security threat to home networks. Email threats include malware like viruses, trojans, worms, and spam. To prevent email viruses, people should not open suspicious attachments, use antivirus software, disable automatic attachment opening, and regularly scan for viruses. Worms can copy and spread themselves without user involvement, potentially spreading viruses. Trojans appear as normal applications but contain viruses.
The document discusses cyber security awareness and promotes self-protection techniques. It outlines goals of promoting awareness, discussing how to secure personal information, and providing examples of protection software. It then discusses common security threats like malware, phishing, and social engineering and offers tools and best practices for protecting against them, including using antivirus software, enabling two-step verification, and employing encryption and VPNs when online.
This document discusses various types of phishing attacks, including spear phishing, whaling, clone phishing, and others. It provides examples of successful historical phishing attacks that stole millions, such as Operation Phish Phry in 2009. The document also describes tools that can be used to conduct phishing experiments, such as harvesting emails, creating fake login pages, and sending phishing emails.
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The document outlines various types of cyber attacks, including malware, social engineering, denial-of-service, man-in-the-middle attacks, and advanced persistent threats. It details the methods and objectives of these attacks, as well as best practices for prevention and protection against them. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of user education, secure systems, and the use of advanced detection technologies like network detection and response.
Social engineering involves manipulating people into revealing confidential information through psychological tricks. Attackers use tactics like establishing trust, playing on emotions like fear or curiosity, or pretending to have technical expertise to obtain information like passwords, financial details, or other personal data. Common targets are employees who may unintentionally compromise security. The impacts of social engineering can be significant, such as the $80 million bank hacking in Bangladesh. Individuals and organizations can protect themselves through security awareness training, strong password management, two-factor authentication, and limiting the personal information shared online.
This document discusses cyber security. It begins by introducing the group members and providing background on the growth of computer usage and corresponding security risks since the 1970s. It then defines cyber security as a system to protect computers and networks from threats like theft, damage, or information disclosure. The document outlines several key elements of cyber security including data, application, mobile, network, endpoint, cloud, database/infrastructure, and business continuity. It stresses the importance of cyber security to prevent damages, data abuse, and protect sensitive information. Finally, it discusses common cyber threats such as phishing, malware, and denial of service attacks, and provides tips for building strong cyber security practices.
This document provides an overview of cyber security topics and best practices. It discusses basics of information security, standards like ISO 27001, and how to harden operating systems. It covers password security, securing USB devices, email security, ransomware prevention, safe browsing, social media security, and mobile device security. Key advice includes using strong and unique passwords, encrypting USB drives, backing up data, updating software, and avoiding public Wi-Fi. The document also discusses cyber threats, types of hackers, and security incidents from the past as examples.
This presentation discusses cyber crime and security. It defines cyber crime as criminal acts involving computers and networks, including traditional crimes committed online like fraud and identity theft. The presentation then covers the history of cyber crimes, categories of cyber crimes like hacking and viruses, cyber security methods, and safety tips to prevent cyber crime. It concludes that cyber crime will continue evolving so cyber security is needed to protect ourselves.
Phishing is a deceptive method used to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity in electronic communications. With 71% of social tactics using phishing and a 59% increase in attacks from 2011 to 2012, the threat is rising significantly, impacting various sectors, including the stock market. To protect against phishing, individuals should recognize warning signs, report suspicious activities, and confirm communications through known channels.
This document discusses email phishing and countermeasures. It provides examples of data breaches and losses from stolen personal information. Phishing works through social engineering techniques like spoofing emails and websites to steal passwords, credit card numbers, and other details. Users may unwittingly provide such information in response to phishing attacks. Defenses against phishing include educating users, technical filters and monitoring, and legislation against identity theft. Ongoing challenges include the sophistication of attacks versus defenses.
This document discusses social engineering and why organizations should use it. Social engineering involves using psychological manipulation to trick people into revealing confidential information. It works because people are inherently lazy, want to help, and are curious. The document outlines common social engineering techniques like phishing, impersonation, and physical security compromises. It recommends that organizations conduct social engineering assessments of their own employees to identify vulnerabilities and provide ongoing training. Regular social engineering tests can help educate employees and strengthen an organization's security over time.
The document discusses cyber security awareness and promotes self-protection techniques. It outlines goals of promoting awareness, discussing how to secure personal information, and providing examples of protection software. It then discusses common security threats like malware, phishing, and social engineering and offers tools and best practices for protecting against them, including using antivirus software, enabling two-step verification, and employing encryption and VPNs when online.
This document discusses various types of phishing attacks, including spear phishing, whaling, clone phishing, and others. It provides examples of successful historical phishing attacks that stole millions, such as Operation Phish Phry in 2009. The document also describes tools that can be used to conduct phishing experiments, such as harvesting emails, creating fake login pages, and sending phishing emails.
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The document outlines various types of cyber attacks, including malware, social engineering, denial-of-service, man-in-the-middle attacks, and advanced persistent threats. It details the methods and objectives of these attacks, as well as best practices for prevention and protection against them. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of user education, secure systems, and the use of advanced detection technologies like network detection and response.
Social engineering involves manipulating people into revealing confidential information through psychological tricks. Attackers use tactics like establishing trust, playing on emotions like fear or curiosity, or pretending to have technical expertise to obtain information like passwords, financial details, or other personal data. Common targets are employees who may unintentionally compromise security. The impacts of social engineering can be significant, such as the $80 million bank hacking in Bangladesh. Individuals and organizations can protect themselves through security awareness training, strong password management, two-factor authentication, and limiting the personal information shared online.
This document discusses cyber security. It begins by introducing the group members and providing background on the growth of computer usage and corresponding security risks since the 1970s. It then defines cyber security as a system to protect computers and networks from threats like theft, damage, or information disclosure. The document outlines several key elements of cyber security including data, application, mobile, network, endpoint, cloud, database/infrastructure, and business continuity. It stresses the importance of cyber security to prevent damages, data abuse, and protect sensitive information. Finally, it discusses common cyber threats such as phishing, malware, and denial of service attacks, and provides tips for building strong cyber security practices.
This document provides an overview of cyber security topics and best practices. It discusses basics of information security, standards like ISO 27001, and how to harden operating systems. It covers password security, securing USB devices, email security, ransomware prevention, safe browsing, social media security, and mobile device security. Key advice includes using strong and unique passwords, encrypting USB drives, backing up data, updating software, and avoiding public Wi-Fi. The document also discusses cyber threats, types of hackers, and security incidents from the past as examples.
This presentation discusses cyber crime and security. It defines cyber crime as criminal acts involving computers and networks, including traditional crimes committed online like fraud and identity theft. The presentation then covers the history of cyber crimes, categories of cyber crimes like hacking and viruses, cyber security methods, and safety tips to prevent cyber crime. It concludes that cyber crime will continue evolving so cyber security is needed to protect ourselves.
Phishing is a deceptive method used to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity in electronic communications. With 71% of social tactics using phishing and a 59% increase in attacks from 2011 to 2012, the threat is rising significantly, impacting various sectors, including the stock market. To protect against phishing, individuals should recognize warning signs, report suspicious activities, and confirm communications through known channels.
This document discusses email phishing and countermeasures. It provides examples of data breaches and losses from stolen personal information. Phishing works through social engineering techniques like spoofing emails and websites to steal passwords, credit card numbers, and other details. Users may unwittingly provide such information in response to phishing attacks. Defenses against phishing include educating users, technical filters and monitoring, and legislation against identity theft. Ongoing challenges include the sophistication of attacks versus defenses.
This document discusses social engineering and why organizations should use it. Social engineering involves using psychological manipulation to trick people into revealing confidential information. It works because people are inherently lazy, want to help, and are curious. The document outlines common social engineering techniques like phishing, impersonation, and physical security compromises. It recommends that organizations conduct social engineering assessments of their own employees to identify vulnerabilities and provide ongoing training. Regular social engineering tests can help educate employees and strengthen an organization's security over time.