Social Engineering Attacks

Spoofing Attacks

Tech20202020-09-24T06:16:42+00:00Categories: Network Security|Tags: ARP spoofing, Caller ID spoofing, Cyber Attacks, cyber security, DNS Server Spoofing, Email spoofing, Extension spoofing, Facial spoofing, GPS spoofing, IP address spoofing, ITperfection, MAC spoofing, Man-in-the-middle attack, MITM attack, Network Attacks, Network Security, SMS spoofing, Social Engineering Attacks, Spoofing Attacks, Text message spoofing, URL spoofing, Website spoofing|

Spoofing attacks are deliberately falsified to mislead and appear to be from a legitimate source. For example, spoofed phone numbers making mass robo-calls; spoofed emails sending mass spam; forged websites used to mislead and gather personal information. Spoofing can be used to gain access to a target’s personal information, spread malware through infected links or [...]

Tech20202020-10-01T09:12:31+00:00Categories: Network Security|Tags: • Two-factor authentication (2FA), Baiting Attack, Cyber Attacks, cyber security, Diversion theft, Honey Trap Attack, ITperfection, Network Attacks, Network Security, Phishing Attack, Pretexting Attack, Quid pro quo Attack, Rogue Attack, Scareware Attack, Social Engineering Attacks, Spear Phishing Attack, Tailgating (Piggybacking) Attack, Tailgating attack, Vishing attack, Voice Phishing attack, Water-Holing Attack|

Social engineering attacks are more prevalent than most people think. The reason for their prevalence is that they are relatively easy to implement. Social engineering is the term used for a broad range of malicious activities accomplished through human interactions. People are weakest link in the security chain, and in recent years hackers have be [...]