Social Engineering Attacks and Countermeasures

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Author(s): Kshyamasagar Mahanta (Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, India)and Hima Bindu Maringanti (Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, India)
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 31
Source title: Perspectives on Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Keshav Kaushik (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, India)and Akashdeep Bhardwaj (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, India)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-8218-6.ch013

Keywords: Business & Management / Cyber and Network Security / Cyber Ethics / Information Science Reference

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This book chapter examines the increasing danger of social engineering attacks in cybersecurity. These attacks focus on exploiting human vulnerabilities instead of technical weaknesses and target the human element of organizations. The chapter outlines the various types of social engineering attacks such as phishing, pretexting, baiting, and quid pro quo, and explores the strategies employed by social engineers including the creation of urgency, trust, and fear. It also covers countermeasures that can be employed to guard against social engineering attacks, such as education and awareness programs for employees and technical solutions like spam filters and multi-factor authentication. By understanding the threat of social engineering attacks and taking proactive steps to mitigate this risk, individuals and organizations can protect themselves against this growing cybersecurity menace.

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