Social Engineering Attacks: How to Prevent

Abstract

We present the pervasive threat of social engineering attacks in cyber security. The article explores interdisciplinary perspectives, such as psychology and information technology discipline, the social engineering attack types, sequence and traits. Through an in-depth analysis of social engineering attacks, this paper aims to raise awareness about the evolving threat landscape and provides actionable strategies for effective prevention. Nowadays social engineering attacks are incredibly important for all mobile and computer users. Beyond spotting an attack, one can also be proactive about privacy and security. Keeping your devices themselves is just as important as all your other digital behaviors. 90 % of cyber attacks involve social engineering. “Human hacking” scams tend to lure unsuspecting users into exposing data, spreading malware infections, or giving access to restricted systems. In this article we have been presenting pervasive and growing threat-social engineering, interdisciplinary perspectives, such as psychology and information technology discipline, the social engineering attack types, sequence and traits. Therefore, in the article we have been studying social engineering attacks and ways of preventing them.