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What is a social engineering attack?

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Any attempt to gain information by the act of tricking another.

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Social engineering attack?
Any attempt to gain information by tricking another.
When do you prevent a social engineering attack?
Before it happens
How can social engineering attacks be avoided?
Through education and clear security policies. Social engineering is targeted at the weakest link in any IT solution - the people, particularily their willingness to be helpful, truthful and...
What is social engineering attack?
A Social Engineering attack is any attempt to get someone to divulge private information.
How do you prevent social engineering attack?
Education is the only defense against social engineering attacks. Employees need to be educated about what a social engineering is and what to do if they are in certain situations.