Social Engineering

Cybersecurity is not just about technology; the human aspect is equally important. Many cyberattacks originate from human errors. Therefore, it is crucial to strengthen an organization's human firewall in addition to IT systems.

What is social engineering?

Social engineering is a manipulation technique that leverages human psychology instead of technical hacking methods to gain access to information, systems, or networks. This approach focuses on deceiving people, causing them to bypass normal security procedures. The goal is often to make someone perform a specific action or extract confidential information.

Why social engineering?

Social engineering is a technique frequently used by hackers because it is usually easier to deceive people than to bypass technical security measures. This approach involves manipulating individuals to make them act in ways that can undermine an organization's security.

Which social engineering services do we offer?

We provide various social engineering services, including:

Phishing

Phishing is a type of cyberattack aimed at obtaining sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data. Attackers carry out these attacks by posing as trustworthy entities, typically using communication channels like email, text messages, or fake websites.

Our phishing campaign averages

46% Opened mail
56% Clicked
42% Entered their credentials (75% who clicked)
4% Reported the email

USB drop

USB drop attacks are a common social engineering tactic. Attackers strategically place USB drives in locations where they may be easily discovered, such as parking lots, elevators, or lobbies. These devices often contain malicious software. When curiosity gets the better of someone, they may unwittingly introduce malware into their computer. This can lead to system breaches, data theft, or unauthorized access to your network.

External footprint

External footprint analysis involves gathering publicly accessible data to understand a target's online presence, encompassing domains, IP addresses, social media, and digital traces. This aids in pinpointing security vulnerabilities and attack vectors often targeted by malicious hackers in social engineering assaults.

Physical intrusion scenarios

Physical intrusion scenarios are exercises that assess your organization's physical security defenses. We simulate real-world threats to test the effectiveness of your security protocols, personnel, and technology safeguards. Our tests encompass various strategies, including tailgating, impersonation, lock picking, card cloning, and access system exploitation. Even seemingly simple tactics like dumpster diving can reveal security vulnerabilities.

These assessments emphasize the need for a holistic security approach, combining technological defenses with employee awareness training.

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