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  • Phishing and Social Engineering Basics

    Phishing and Social Engineering Basics

    So what is social engineering in cyber security? It is the art of manipulating people into giving up confidential information, by exploiting emotions such as fear, uncertainty and trust. Verifying any unexpected request independently is the core defence. The sections below follow an attack from first contact to the final request, then compare email, phone,…