Social Engineering – Obtaining information by social manipulation
Vergrößern© BfV (German federal domestic intelligence service) for the community of the domestic intelligence services of the Federation and the federal states
The term "Social Engineering" refers to a situation where an attacker tries to take advantage of human weaknesses with the purpose of obtaining specific information. The attacker's intention is to acquire sensitive data through seemingly insignificant information.
Contents:
- What is "Social Engineering"?
- Case studies
- Accompanying measures
- Your points of contact in economic security
Editor: BfV (German federal domestic intelligence service) for the community of the domestic intelligence services of the Federation and the federal states
Date of information: March 2016
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