General Social Engineer Blog

Social Engineering Tactics: Sympathy and Assistance Themes
In today’s interconnected world, bad actors use cunning psychological tactics to exploit our natural instincts. Social engineering scams frequently exploit […] ...

Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Secure YOUR World
As the clock ticks, we come to a new Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM)! This marks the 20th year of October […] ...

The Power of Silence
An old adage says: if you don’t have anything nice to say, say nothing at all. As true as this […] ...

Safe Practices for Online Shopping: Guarding Against Bad Actors
Online shopping has revolutionized the way we purchase goods, offering convenience and accessibility like never before. However, with these benefits […] ...

Ethical Social Engineering: A Force for Good
Here at Social-Engineer, LLC we define social engineering (SE) as “the act of influencing someone to take an action that […] ...

Should You Trust Your Intuition?
Would you hire an employee based solely on Intuition? Probably not. You would consider factors such as their education and […] ...

Watch Out for These Summer Break Scams
As the temperatures rise and summer approaches, so do the schemes of cybercriminals looking to exploit unsuspecting individuals. Whether you’re […] ...

Concession in Social Engineering
You’re sitting at home when you receive a call from a charity you’ve donated to in the past. They explain […] ...

Impersonating Confidence
For some, lack of confidence could mean they’re not very sociable. For others, it could be crippling and could hold […] ...

Artificial Intelligence: The Evolution of Social Engineering
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, social engineering has undergone significant transformations over the years, propelled by advancements in technology. […] ...