Modern scams are a multi-billion dollar problem that impacts a variety of industries and organizations of all sizes. From Fortune 50 companies to car dealerships and not-for-profit organizations, nobody is immune and the attackers are smart and very skilled.
One of the most effective attacks is social engineering, especially email phishing and text message smishing. Social engineering is effective in scamming organizations and individuals out of money, stealing sensitive information, spreading malware and ransomware and much more. Many don’t understand that these attacks are so successful because the attackers use our emotions and vulnerabilities against us. Fear, outrage, anger and joy are just some of the lures that attackers use to make their money.
This session will look at the tactics the cyber criminals are using to trick people into performing the kinds of actions that lead to breaches and will examine ways to identify and counteract these attacks. It will also cover recent real-world attacks and the social engineering tricks that made these attacks so effective.
Topics include:
- What attackers are targeting
- Psychology behind the attacks
- Exploitation of human biases and vulnerabilities
- Identifying and developing defensive practices
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and learn how to protect yourself and your organization against social engineering attacks. Register now to reserve your spot!
