Comic: Everyday life in the office - protection against social engineering
Security threats in the digital world are no longer limited to complex hacking techniques or malware. One of the most subtle and at the same time most effective methods of obtaining sensitive information is so-called social engineering.
Why is social engineering so dangerous?
Attackers use manipulation to try to get people to disclose confidential information or carry out security-critical actions. The attacks can be carried out in a variety of ways, for example through phishing emails in which victims are tricked into clicking on malicious links or disclosing confidential data.
Social engineering is so effective because it exploits human characteristics such as trust, curiosity and helpfulness. It is therefore all the more important that people are made aware of the dangers and learn how they can protect themselves.
We would now like to illustrate the whole thing using our awareness comic.
Protect against social engineering now
By combining targeted training with an advanced email security solution, companies can significantly strengthen their defenses against social engineering. eXpurgate not only provides protection against known threats, but also continuously adapts to new threats and protects employees from potential security risks. This significantly reduces the likelihood of a successful social engineering attack and the company remains better protected.
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