Social Engineering In Cybercrimes [1 Day Online Session}

 
 
This one-day session on Social Engineering explores how cybercriminals have advanced their tactics over the years to manipulate individuals and exploit human vulnerabilities.
 
The session will start by defining social engineering and its core techniques, including phishing, spear phishing, pretexting, baiting, and vishing (voice phishing). Participants will learn how these methods have evolved, from basic phishing emails to sophisticated attacks using artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and social media reconnaissance.
 
The lecture will delve into real-world examples of cybercrimes involving social engineering, such as the 2013 Target data breach, where attackers used phishing to access sensitive data, and the 2020 Twitter Bitcoin scam, where hackers exploited social engineering to gain control of high-profile accounts. Detailed case studies will illustrate the methods used and the consequences of such breaches.
 
To make the session interactive, participants will engage in group activities, including analyzing case studies, role-playing exercises to identify manipulation tactics, and designing a social engineering response plan. The lecture will conclude with a discussion on best practices and solutions to safeguard against these attacks, such as multi-factor authentication, employee training, and fostering a culture of security awareness.
 
Don't fall prey to such tactics.