Pretexting: How Attackers Use Your Public Footprint Against Your Team

What is Pretexting in Cybersecurity? Pretexting is a type of social engineering where someone invents a story to trick a person into giving up information, money, or access. The story drives the attack. Remember, the attacker is not breaking into your systems; they are posing as someone your team already trusts. That could look like: The request looks normal, […]