{"id":14260,"date":"2026-04-21T16:53:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/?p=14260"},"modified":"2026-04-22T17:12:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T11:42:38","slug":"why-is-social-engineering-effective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/why-is-social-engineering-effective\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Social Engineering Is So Effective in Cybersecurity?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Why is social engineering effective<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? It comes down to human behavior, not just technology. Even with strong security systems in place, attackers often get around them by focusing on people, who are usually the easiest target.<\/span><\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/why-is-social-engineering-effective\/#What_Is_Social_Engineering_in_Cybersecurity\" >What Is Social Engineering in Cybersecurity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/why-is-social-engineering-effective\/#Why_Is_Social_Engineering_Effective\" >Why Is Social Engineering Effective?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/why-is-social-engineering-effective\/#Real-World_Example\" >Real-World Example<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/why-is-social-engineering-effective\/#Role_of_Social_Engineering_in_Pentesting\" >Role of Social Engineering in Pentesting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/why-is-social-engineering-effective\/#How_to_Defend_Against_Social_Engineering_Attacks\" >How to Defend Against Social Engineering Attacks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/why-is-social-engineering-effective\/#Why_Social_Engineering_Will_Continue_to_Grow\" >Why Social Engineering Will Continue to Grow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/why-is-social-engineering-effective\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/why-is-social-engineering-effective\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In this blog, we will break down what social engineering is in cybersecurity, why social engineering attacks occur so frequently, and how businesses can defend against them, backed by real-world insights and practical strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Social_Engineering_in_Cybersecurity\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>What Is Social Engineering in Cybersecurity?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Before we look at why <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/social-engineering-attack\/\">social engineering<\/a> works, let\u2019s define it in the context of information security. Social engineering is when someone uses psychological tricks to get people to share confidential information, give access, or do things that put security at risk. Instead of breaking into systems, attackers focus on manipulating people.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Common Types of Social Engineering Attacks<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Phishing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fake emails or messages to steal credentials<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Pretexting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Creating a fabricated scenario to gain trust<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Baiting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Offering something enticing (e.g., free downloads)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Tailgating:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Physically following someone into restricted areas<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Vishing\/Smishing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Voice or SMS-based deception<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n\n<head>\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n    <meta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\">\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n    <title>Document<\/title>\n<\/head>\n\n<style>\n    .interestedBtn {\n        width: 70% !important;\n        box-sizing: border-box !important;\n        display: inline-block !important;\n        padding: 11px !important;\n        border: 1px !important;\n        border-color: #ddd !important;\n        margin-top: 10px !important;\n        background-color: #fff !important;\n        background-image: none !important;\n        text-shadow: none !important;\n        color: #000 !important;\n        font-size: 14px !important;\n        line-height: 20px !important;\n        border-radius: 5px !important;\n        margin: 0 !important;\n        cursor: pointer !important;\n    }\n\n\n.formSec .formSecTwo{\n    padding-top: 30px !important;\n}\n\n\n    .tnp-email {\n         width: 70% !important;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n    padding: 8px 10px;\n    display: inline-block;\n    border: 1px solid #ddd;\n     background: #183e8b;\n    color: #fff !important;\n    font-size: 13px;\n    line-height: 20px;\n    border-radius: 2px;\n    padding-right: 30px;\n    margin-bottom: 0px;\n\n    }\n\n    .formSec {\n        float: left !important;\n        width: 55% !important;\n    }\n\n    .mainBox {\n            background: #183e8b;\n        max-width: 600px !important;\n        margin: 0 auto !important;\n        padding: 20px !important;\n        font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;\n    }\n\n    .boxDiv {\n        display: flex !important;\n    }\n\n    .boxConsult {\n        float: left !important;\n        width: 45% !important;\n    }\n\n    .formSecTwo {\n        text-align: right !important;\n        width: 100% !important;\n    }\n\n    .formHeading {\n        font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n        margin-top: 0px;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        line-height: 25px;\n        font-size: 18px !important;\n        margin-bottom: 70px;\n       margin-bottom: 70px !important;\n       color: white !important;\n          margin-top: 0px !important;\n    }\n\n    .fieldHeading {\n        margin: 0 !important;\n        font-size: 13px !important;\n        text-align: left !important;\n        margin: 0px 39px 2px 93px !important;\n        font-weight: 500 !important;\n    }\n\n    .image {\n        max-width: 100% !important;\n        height: auto !important;\n    }\n\n     .email-icon {\n            position: absolute;\n            right: 10px;\n            top:18px;\n            transform: translateY(-50%);\n            pointer-events: none; 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It Exploits Human Psychology, Not Technology<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Humans are naturally trusting, curious, and at times fearful. Attackers exploit emotions such as:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Urgency (\u201cYour account will be locked!\u201d)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Authority (\u201cThis is your manager speaking\u201d)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Fear (\u201cSecurity breach detected\u201d)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Even employees who have had training can still fall for these tricks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>2. Lack of Awareness and Training<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Most people aren\u2019t trained to spot advanced attacks. While many employees can recognize obvious phishing emails, they often have trouble with:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Spear phishing (personalized attacks)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Business email compromise (<a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/bec-attack\/\">BEC<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizations can significantly reduce risk through structured programs like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/threatcop-security-awareness-training\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security Awareness Training<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>3. Increasing Sophistication of Attacks<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Today\u2019s attacks aren\u2019t just badly written emails anymore. Now, they often include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Perfect grammar<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Real company logos<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Personal data from social media<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">AI-generated voice impersonation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>4. Remote Work Has Expanded Attack Surface<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">With remote work:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Employees use personal devices<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Communication is mostly digital<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Verification becomes harder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">This makes social engineering attacks happen more frequently.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>5. Humans Are the Weakest Link in Security<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Even with:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Strong passwords<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Multi-factor authentication<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Secure networks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A single mistake (clicking a link) can compromise the entire system.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real-World_Example\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Real-World Example<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_Twitter_account_hijacking\">2020<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an attack on high-profile Twitter accounts was conducted through social engineering. Employees were tricked into giving up access to their internal systems, resulting in a major breach. This shows there is no problem with the technology itself, but that trust was manipulated. To learn more about&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_Social_Engineering_in_Pentesting\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Role of Social Engineering in Pentesting<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span>social engineering <\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">pente<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">st&nbsp;is<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a controlled simulation in which ethical hackers test how vulnerable an organization\u2019s employees are to social engineering.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>What It Includes:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Phishing simulations<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Fake phone calls<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Physical intrusion attempts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Why It Matters:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Identifies human vulnerabilities<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Improves security awareness<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Strengthens overall defense strategy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore more insights and strategies on <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/\">cybersecurity<\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Defend_Against_Social_Engineering_Attacks\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How to Defend Against Social Engineering Attacks<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Employee Training &amp; Awareness:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ongoing training helps employees spot suspicious behavior, double-check requests, and avoid acting on impulse.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Implement Zero Trust Model: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never trust, always verify. Even internal requests should be authenticated.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if credentials are stolen, MFA adds a strong layer of protection.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Regular Security Audits &amp; <\/b><\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>Pentests:&nbsp;<\/strong>Including social-engineering pentests helps identify weaknesses<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before attackers do.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Strong Organizational Culture: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage employees to question unusual requests and report suspicious activity without fear.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Social_Engineering_Will_Continue_to_Grow\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Why Social Engineering Will Continue to Grow<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">As technology becomes more secure, attackers will increasingly resort to human manipulation. Examples of new technologies used in attacks include AI and Deepfakes, which enable personalized attacks against individuals and make detection increasingly difficult.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Cybersecurity professionals must stay up to date on AI threats, implement tools to monitor for deepfakes and AI-generated social engineering content, and educate employees about these emerging risks. 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Companies that recognize this change from protecting systems to human-based security will be much better equipped to handle the current cyber threats.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>#sp-ea-14269 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-14269.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-14269.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-14269.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-14269.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-14269.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1776770480\"><div id=\"sp-ea-14269\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-142690\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse142690\" aria-controls=\"collapse142690\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Why is social engineering easier than technical hacking?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse142690\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14269\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-142690\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Social engineering affects human feelings and behaviors more than computer systems do, so people's emotional makeup makes it much easier than hacking a computer. Therefore, bypassing a system's security is much easier using social engineering than technical hacking.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-142691\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse142691\" aria-controls=\"collapse142691\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How would you define social engineering as a cybercrime?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse142691\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14269\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-142691\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Manipulating people for the purpose of obtaining access or confidential information through deception or manipulation (which constitutes social engineering).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-142692\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse142692\" aria-controls=\"collapse142692\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How can organizations defend themselves against being targeted via social engineering?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse142692\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14269\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-142692\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Providing employees with training, implementing strong authentication methods, conducting regular testing, and developing a culture of security awareness.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is social engineering effective? 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