(3) Social Engineering Shtuff

Question 1

What does social engineering detection often require?

Answer 1

Social engineering detection often requires:

-Awareness training for staff members so that they can detect and report suspicious behaviors

-Reporting processes that are timely and that make sure that staff report social engineering attempts without being punitive

-Analysis and response abilities that show the impact that a social engineering attempts had if it was successful

Question 2

What is a common social engineering attack that is used by attackers?

Answer 2

A common social engineering attack that is used is called an Obfuscated link, or links that are deceiving on purpose.