Cyber Security

Social Engineering

This is what Social Engineering actually looks like

Social engineering is a form of techniques employed by cybercriminals designed to lure unsuspecting users into sending them their confidential data, infecting their computers with malware or opening links to infected sites.

Types of Social Engineering

• Phishing Email
• Spear Phishing Email
• Phone VPhishing (Vishing)
• Quid pro quo
• Low tech “Spying” - Watching over your shoulder
• Baiting
• Tailgating

Types of Social Engineering

• Phishing Email
• Spear Phishing Email
• Phone VPhishing (Vishing)
• Quid pro quo (Sharing details for something else)
• Low tech “Spying” - Watching over your shoulder
• Baiting
• Tailgating

Spotting Phishing Emails

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• Look at who the email is from

Spotting Phishing Emails

• Look at who the email is from
• Check for spelling mistakes

Spotting Phishing Emails

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• Look at who the email is from
• Check for spelling mistakes
• Does the email have an attachment?

Spotting Phishing Emails

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• Look at who the email is from
• Check for spelling mistakes
• Does the email have an attachment?
• Does it contain urgent or threatening language?

PCSD1 Phishing Test Results

How are we targeted?

How do we protect ourselves

• Improve our emotional response
• Keep our devices safe and secure
• Think before we act, slow down
• Stay aware of our surroundings
• Protect our online accounts