Whaling attacks, a sophisticated form of cybercrime, have become a significant cyber threat to businesses of all sizes. Targeting high-profile individuals within organisations, these attacks exploit the trust and authority of C-Level executives to deceive employees into performing fraudulent actions. Attackers can trick employees into transferring funds, disclosing sensitive information, or compromising critical systems by impersonating top executives.
Social engineering, a form of cybercrime that manipulates people into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security, is a growing concern. Business coaches, due to their role as trusted advisors, are particularly vulnerable. This blog post will delve into the intricacies of social engineering, exploring how it targets business coaches, and providing actionable strategies for mitigation.
Don’t Get Hooked: Top 10 Social Engineering Attacks Targeting MSMEs Running a small or medium-sized business (MSME) is challenging enough without falling prey to online predators. But lurking in the digital shadows are social engineers, masters of manipulation who aim to steal your data, disrupt your operations, and drain your finances. Today, we’re taking a …