This Type of Cyber Attack Preys on Your Weakness. Here’s How to Avoid Being a Victim.

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You may not realize it, but social engineering attacks are the most common form of cyber attack out there. And, do you know why they are so popular?

For starters, to carry out a cyber attack, social engineering is incredibly effective. You can gain access to systems and data simply by tricking the owner into giving up their login credentials or other sensitive information. Social engineering attacks are difficult to detect because they rely on human interaction.

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