Understanding the Social Engineering Life Cycle

In our increasingly interconnected world, social engineering has become a fearsome weapon, exploiting human psychology to gain unauthorized access to information and resources. This chapter aims to give you in-depth knowledge about the social engineering life cycle and each of the stages that attackers follow to execute a social engineering attack, as well as provide essential knowledge and tools for protection.

The chapter includes a deep dive into each of the stages of the social engineering life cycle, including an explanation of the steps, their main characteristics, and even some screenshots to help you identify an attack.

We will also provide several tips and techniques not only to identify but also to protect you and your organization against such attacks.

Also, remember that by understanding the social engineering life cycle, you’ll be equipped to defend yourself against these manipulative tactics and keep your...