Social engineering

Fake hacking involves someone pretending to have hacked their target. While it may not always have the lasting impact of other types of hacking, fake hacking can still be used to extort money from…

Typosquatting is a social engineering attack that exploits internet users who mistakenly type a URL into their web browser instead of using a search engine. This tactic typically involves luring users…

Clickjacking is a form of cyber attack where the victim inadvertently clicks on links on a website they trust, unaware that they are actually interacting with a concealed, malicious website layered…

Pharming is a cyber scam that combines "phishing" and "farming," resembling phishing in which website traffic is controlled to steal confidential information. Essentially, it involves creating a…

Pretexting is a strategy within social engineering where attackers fabricate scenarios to deceive individuals into divulging information or granting access to systems. This tactic, often initiated…

URL phishing occurs when emails are used to steer recipients to a counterfeit website, where they are coerced into disclosing sensitive information such as login credentials or financial details.…

"Zero-day" refers to recently discovered security vulnerabilities that hackers exploit to attack systems. This term signifies that the vendor or developer has just learned of the flaw, giving them…

Vishing, which stands for voice phishing, involves using deceptive phone calls to deceive victims into sharing sensitive information such as login credentials, credit card numbers, or bank details.…

Have you ever encountered messages like "Warning! Your computer may be infected!!!" on your computer? The most advisable response is likely to ignore it. Scareware, a type of ad or message, aims to…