Human manipulation
Social engineering
Social engineering
Manipulating someone into revealing information, granting access or taking an unsafe action.
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MIGHT YOU BE AFFECTED?
Turn knowledge into action.
How does this work?
The attacker exploits trust, urgency, authority, fear or curiosity rather than a technical flaw.
REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE
« Someone poses as IT support and asks for a login code received by text. »
Typical sequence
- 1Gather information about the target
- 2Create a credible story
- 3Apply pressure for a quick action
Warning signs
- Unusual urgency
- A request for a secret or code
- An identity that is difficult to verify
How to protect yourself
- Verify through another channel
- Never disclose an MFA code
- Report unusual requests
If you think you are affected
Stop the affected activity, isolate exposed devices or accounts, preserve evidence, revoke suspicious access and contact the appropriate security professional.
Last updated: 6 September 2026