What are Social Engineering Scams and how to avoid them? | GoldPhish

Social engineering is the use of deception to manipulate individuals into divulging information that may be used for fraudulent purposes. This video explains the dangers associated with smishing, vishing, and in-person attacks. Users will learn how to recognise and avoid common social engineering techniques and keep themselves and their assets secure.

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Video timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:10 - What is Social Engineering and how does it work?
00:30 - Why does it work?
01:10 - The different types of Social Engineering Scams (Phishing, Smishing, Vishing, Pretexting, Spearphishing and Whaling)
01:43 - How to avoid Social Engineering Scams