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Social Engineering 101

Explore our blog series on Social Engineering: types, stages, and insights into SE tactics.
SE101: Phishing Attack Overview and Breakdown
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SE101: Phishing Attack Overview and Breakdown

In short, just like Smishing, Phishing is a social engineering attack vector that leverages email-based messaging to deceive individuals/groups into taking several actions (outlined later in the post).
Apr 30, 2024 11 min read
SE101: Smishing Attack Overview and Breakdown
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SE101: Smishing Attack Overview and Breakdown

‘Smishing’ is a blended word comprised of "SMS" (short message service)and "phishing." In short, it's a social engineering attack vector that leverages text messages to deceive individuals into taking several actions (outlined later in the post).
Feb 1, 2024 5 min read
SE101: What's a Pretext?
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SE101: What's a Pretext?

Explaining pretexting in the context of SE101 and how to fit in with your pretext.
Nov 6, 2023 4 min read
SE101: The Grey Man Concept: A must-have trait/ability for any Social Engineer
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SE101: The Grey Man Concept: A must-have trait/ability for any Social Engineer

Social engineering is an umbrella term used interchangeably when discussing various malicious activities accomplished through multiple forms of human interaction.
Oct 23, 2023 9 min read
SE101: What Is Social Engineering?
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SE101: What Is Social Engineering?

SE101: What Is Social Engineering? A quick guide and explanation to the different types of SE.
Oct 5, 2023 2 min read
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