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A social engineering campaign is a type of attack that relies on manipulating people in order to obtain sensitive information or gain access to systems. These attacks can be very difficult to detect, as they often exploit human trust and curiosity. attackers will use a variety of methods to carry out social engineering attacks, such as phishing emails, malicious websites, and even physical interaction. One of the most important things you can do to protect yourself from these attacks is to be aware of them. Be suspicious of unsolicited communications, especially those that try to evoke an emotional response or contain links or attachments. If you are unsure about the legitimacy of a communication, contact the sender directly to verify its authenticity. Taking these simple precautions can help you avoid falling victim to a social engineering attack.
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Social engineering campaigns exploit this ignorance by promising a benefit in exchange for access to sensitive information. For example, a campaign might offer a prize in exchange for completing a survey that requires users to enter their name, email address, and phone number. Once the campaign has this information, it can use it to target individuals with personalized messages that are designed to encourage them to take action that benefits the campaign. In other words, social engineering campaigns use our own data against us in order to achieve their goals. While we may be hesitant to share our personal information, we should be even more hesitant to fall victim to these campaigns.
