Social Engineering - Tools of manipulation

Social Engineering, or "deception, scam" is one of the most dangerous and effective methods of cybercriminals. No matter how advanced the technology is, there is always the human factor that can make us vulnerable. In this course, you will not only learn how social engineering attacks work, but also learn practical tips and strategies that you can use to protect yourself and your company or organization against these attacks. Plus, you will also gain insight into the structure of a "criminal organization". IMPORTANT: The methods presented here are for educational purposes only and serve as a defense. Fraud is against the law and is punishable! What is Social Engineering? You will learn how attackers use the manipulation of people to obtain confidential information or access systems. The concept of manipulation How do attackers use psychological tricks to get victims to act in a desired way? Classic techniques Learn about traditional methods such as phone scams and direct personal approaches, and how they are used. Advanced techniques We will introduce modern attack methods such as phishing, smishing, and OSINT-based attacks, which pose a greater risk. The attack process You will learn about the steps of an attack, from information gathering to execution and successful "outcome". We will mention some of the more well-known attacks. Personal cyber hygiene Learn how to increase personal security with strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and awareness. Corporate defense We will show how an organization can effectively defend against social engineering attacks through education and security protocols. Characteristics of Organized (Cyber)Crime Learn how cybercrime groups operate and what techniques they use to carry out large-scale attacks.