What is social engineering
Using human weaknesses (trust, fear, curiosity, authority) to deceive sensitive information or access permissions. Technical vulnerabilities are easy to prevent, while human weaknesses are the most difficult to prevent.
Common Attack Techniques
Phishing email: Pretending to be a trusted source to cheat account passwords. Pretexting: Fabricating identities to obtain information. Baiting: Use bait (USB flash drive, free download) to induce users to be infected with malicious software.
identification method
Check if the email sender's domain name is legitimate, be alert to urgent urging tone, do not easily click on unfamiliar links, verify identity over the phone, and adhere to the principle of minimum permission.
Enterprise Defense Strategy
Security awareness training (simulated phishing drill), technical protection (email gateway, anti phishing system), process specification (multi factor authentication), emergency plan.
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