In recent years, and particularly with the rise in use of social media, cyber criminals have taken to using psychological as well as technical methods of attack. Human beings, after all, are ...

Ghost Pairing is a new phone hacking method using social engineering. Learn how it works and key tips to protect yourself.

Social-engineering attacks are rising in the workplace, adding to widespread concerns about escalating cybersecurity threats, according to new data from Ernst & Young LLP. Notably, Gen Z and ...

Social engineering is present in 90% of phishing attacks today. However, business email compromise (BEC) attacks stand apart in the cybercrime industry for their emphasis on social engineering and the ...

Instead of relying on advanced tools or complex scripts, experienced attackers penetrate systems and steal data using the most effective weapon of all: social engineering. Social engineering lies at ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. Mar 29, 2025, 02:10pm EDT Mar 29, 2025, 02:13pm EDT Text sign ...