SOCIAL ENGINEERING
OVERVIEW What is social engineering How it affects you Things you can do How to avoid it. Consequences
WHAT IS SOCIAL ENGINEERING? tricking other people to tell security information. con game- breaking into a computer network. Gain confidential unauthorized information that compromises security.
How Does It Affect You? Financially. Mentally. Make you more aware of personal things.
Avoid Social Engineering Schemes Be suspicious of unfamiliar phone calls. Do not provide personal information. Do not reveal personal or financial information in email. Pay attention to the URL of a website.
What To Do If Victim? change any passwords you might have revealed. Watch for other signs of identity theft . contact your financial institution immediately . Watch for any charges to your account. Consider reporting the attack to the police, and file a report with the Federal Trade Commission.
Notable social engineers Badir Brothers - set up an phone/computer scheme in Israel in the 1990s, voice impersonation. (2 years , comm. Service, ) California police department - mailed out fake red light camera "tickets" also called "Snitch Tickets“ just for information. justice system is not involved. Not filed in records.
BIOGRAPHY www.Wikipedia.com www.searchsecurity.techtarget.com www.us-cert.gov
CONCLUSION Watch info you put out Check on things Notify the right people fines of up to $250,000 - $500,000 10 years in prison for individuals