Social Engineering

Social Engineering

Shraddha Shete , Nikita Solanki , Dhanshri Sakhale
1 Department of Computer Application, PES Modern College of Engineering, Pune, India

Guide – Prof. Miss. Rajlaxmi  Kanade

ABSTRACT
Social engineering is a type of cyberattack that relies on human psychology to trick victims into giving up sensitive information or taking actions that harm themselves or their organization. It is one of the most common and effective methods of cyberattack, and it can be used to steal passwords, credit card numbers, and other sensitive data.  This paper provides an overview of social engineering, including its history, different types, and common attack vectors. It also discusses the psychology of social engineering and how to defend against it. The paper concludes by calling for more research on social engineering, as it is a growing threat to information security.  Social engineering attacks can be divided into two main categories: pretexting and baitingSocial engineers are also very good at creating a sense of urgency or authority, which can make victims more likely to comply with their requests.  There are a number of ways to defend against social engineering attacks. One important step is to train employees on how to identify and avoid social engineering scams. Organizations should also use security awareness tools to help employees spot suspicious emails and links.  Social engineering is a serious threat to information security. However, by understanding how social engineering works and taking steps to defend against it, organizations can reduce their risk of falling victim to a social engineering attack.

Keywords : Information security, social engineering, cyber security, cyber attack, hacking, Trust, Persuasion, Manipulation, Psychology, Awareness, Training, Prevention, Defense.