Techniques Used in Social Engineering Audits
Phishing
- Description: It is a technique where attackers send fraudulent disguised as trusted sources to trick victims into revealing personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.
- Objective: Gain access to confidential data or install malware on the victim's device.
Vishing
- Description: It is a variant of phishing that uses phone calls to deceive victims. Attackers impersonate trusted representatives (such as banks or government institutions) to obtain sensitive information.
- Objective: Obtainpersonal data, access credentials, or manipulate victims into fraudulent money transfers.
Smishing
- Description: Similar to phishing, but carried out through SMS messages. Attackers send text messages containing links to malicious websites or request personal information.
- Objective: Obtain confidential information or distribute malware through deceptive links.
Baiting
- Description: This technique uses the promise of a reward or incentive to lure victims into taking a specific action, such as downloading a malicious file or providing personal information.
- Objective: Deploy malware or steal information by exploiting the victim's curiosity or greed.
Dumpster Diving
- Description: This technique involves searching through an organization’s discarded materials to find confidential data. Attackers look for documents, hard drives, USBs, and other storage devices that may contain valuable information.
- Objective: Retrieve sensitive data that can be exploited in future attacks, such as login credentials, business plans, or financial records.
Tailgating
- Description: Attackers take advantage of authorized individuals to gain access to restricted areas. They may follow an employee through a secure door without having their own access credentials.
- Objective: Obtain physical access to restricted areas to steal information, compromise devices, or deploy malware.
QRshing
- Description: This technique involves the use of fraudulent QR codes. When scanned by the victim, these codes redirect them to malicious websites or trigger the download of harmful software.
- Objective: Distribute malware or redirect victims to fake websites to steal information.
Benefits of Social Engineering Testing
People: The Weakest Link in Cybersecurity
In most organizations, employees are the weakest link for cybercriminals.. Attackers are aware of this and exploit human vulnerabilities by disguising malicious actions as standard business operations, deceiving users into divulging sensitive information.
Through social engineering audits, your organization will not only receive a detailed report on existing security gaps but also benefit from targeted training to enhance user awareness and preparedness against potential threats.
95%
Of successful cyberattacks occur due to human errors or negligence.
Sofistic's Differentiation
Customized Tests
Our social engineering audits go beyond generic assessments.. Instead, we tailor each of them based on a in-depth study of your organization, identifying weaknesses just as a real attacker would.
Realistic Methods
Simulations mirror the latest tactics used by actual cybercriminals, employing sophisticated methodologies that extend far beyond standard phishing techniques.
Actionable Recommendations
Based on detected vulnerabilities, we provide targeted strategies to enhance employee awareness and strengthen security posture.
