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6 Types of Social Engineering Attacks

One of the best ways to keep anyone safe from a social engineering attack is to be able to identify them.

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Social engineering attacks account for a massive portion of all cyber attacks, and studies show that these attacks are on the rise. Social engineers are clever and use manipulative tactics to trick their victims into disclosing private or sensitive information. Once a social engineer has tricked their victim into providing this information, they can use it to further their attacks. This resource explores the six common types of social engineering attacks.

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