In today's digital age, cyber threats have become a significant concern for individuals and organizations. Phishing and social engineering are two common tactics cybercriminals use to manipulate individuals into divulging sensitive information.

By understanding these threats, you can better protect yourself and your organization from cyber-attacks.

Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by disguising it as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.

Social engineering, on the other hand, is a tactic that manipulates individuals into divulging confidential information through psychological manipulation. Both techniques rely on deception and manipulation to trick individuals into disclosing their personal information.

By staying informed about the signs of phishing and social engineering, you can take proactive steps to safeguard your information. Continuous education and vigilance within your organization about these threats and implementing security measures such as two-factor authentication and regular security software updates are empowering ways to protect yourself from falling prey to cyber-attacks.

Key Lesson Concepts:

• Phishing and social engineering are common tactics used by cybercriminals.
  
  
• Phishing involves fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information.
  
  
• Social engineering manipulates individuals into divulging confidential information.
  
  
• Understanding these threats and implementing security measures is key to protecting yourself from cyber attacks.

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