Social engineering comes in many forms; the following are the different types of social engineering:
- Human-based social engineering: This type of social engineering gathers confidential information from another person via interaction – in other words, by conversing with an individual.
- Computer-based social engineering: This type of social engineering is performed using digital technologies such as computers.
- Mobile-based social engineering: In mobile-based social engineering, the attacker uses mobile applications to conduct attacks on the victim.
- Phone-based social engineering: This technique involves a voice call to the victim, impersonating someone who the victim may trust.
- Social engineering through social media: This entails using social media platforms to trick people into giving up sensitive details.
Let's look at each engineering...