Social Engineering Attacks: A Clearer Perspective
Social Engineering Attacks: A Clearer Perspective
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2022-04
Authors
Asante, George
Gyimah,-Adu Samuel
Boansi, Kufuor Oliver
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International Journal of Computer Applications
Abstract
This modern time has seen a rise in technology and its
associated tools. The rapid development of technology has
also grown along with what the researchers termed as diabolic
computing. The advancement of technology has moved along
with security risks and threats. Cybercriminals are aware of
the prospects that the internet has in connecting billions of
people across the world. Their operations have also focused
on the exploitation of users since humans are perceived to be
the weakest link to every firm or establishment. This human
exploitation and attacks are termed social engineering. The
internet community is the biggest casualty of social
engineering attacks. Social Engineering attacks are dangerous
and can lead to financial losses, data losses, and even denial
of service. These can affect an organization‟s reputation. The
effects of social engineering attacks are very treacherous.
Some have long standing effects and can also result in the
closedown of businesses. The study gives a clearer view of
social engineering attacks. This view creates awareness of
social engineering. This awareness helps to mitigate the
various social engineering attacks. The study is focused on
computer and internet users. The study reviewed the concept
of social engineering, its various attack methods, and how to
mitigate them. The study was concluded with a summary of
SE attacks and appropriate countermeasures
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Adu-Gyimah, S., Asante, G., & Boansi, O. K. (2022). Social engineering attacks: a clearer perspective. Int. J. Comput. Appl. s, 975, 8887.