Not all attacks come through hacking—sometimes, scammers manipulate people instead! Social engineering is a psychological trick used to steal confidential information by pretending to be someone trustworthy. These scams often involve:
🔹 Impersonation – Attackers pose as officials or colleagues 🔹 Pretexting – They create fake scenarios to gain your trust 🔹 Baiting – Tempting you with “free” offers that are actually traps
How to protect yourself? ✅ Never share sensitive information with unverified sources ✅ Always double-check identities before trusting requests ✅ Stay informed and educate others about these risks
Knowledge is your best defense! Have you ever encountered a social engineering scam? Let’s discuss in the comments.
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⚠️ Beware of Social Engineering Scams!
Not all attacks come through hacking—sometimes, scammers manipulate people instead! Social engineering is a psychological trick used to steal confidential information by pretending to be someone trustworthy. These scams often involve:
🔹 Impersonation – Attackers pose as officials or colleagues
🔹 Pretexting – They create fake scenarios to gain your trust
🔹 Baiting – Tempting you with “free” offers that are actually traps
How to protect yourself?
✅ Never share sensitive information with unverified sources
✅ Always double-check identities before trusting requests
✅ Stay informed and educate others about these risks
Knowledge is your best defense! Have you ever encountered a social engineering scam? Let’s discuss in the comments.
#CyberSecurity