Phishing and pretexting are among the top ten causes of all data breaches. The strange part is that they are not highly-technical attacks. They are so effective that even the most sophisticated attackers use them.
(Simple Solution = UAT - User Awareness Training)
What is pretexting?
A targeted, social engineering-based attack in which attackers use continuous dialogue to build a sense of trust with the victim. By creating a fabricated scenario and posing as a senior employee or a trusted vendor, attackers manipulate victims into willingly giving up sensitive information, granting access to systems, or even transferring money.
(Simple Solution = UAT - User Awareness Training)
What is pretexting?
A targeted, social engineering-based attack in which attackers use continuous dialogue to build a sense of trust with the victim. By creating a fabricated scenario and posing as a senior employee or a trusted vendor, attackers manipulate victims into willingly giving up sensitive information, granting access to systems, or even transferring money.
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