Social Engineering Attack
A class of cyberattack that exploits human psychology and trust mechanisms rather than technical vulnerabilities. Common forms include fake recruitment offers, fabricated collaboration invitations, and clipboard hijacking.
Core Facts
Timeline (last 90 days)
Any contact that proactively reaches out to you and asks for passwords, verification codes, or identity documents should be regarded as suspicious, and verification should always be done through the official app or by manually typing the official website address.
The attack chain typically begins with a video call, where attackers approach targets under positive pretexts such as job opportunities, collaborative projects, or contract negotiations.
A social engineering attack is an attack method in which the attacker obtains sensitive information or system access through psychological manipulation rather than technical means.
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A social engineering attack is an attack method in which the attacker obtains sensitive information or system access through psychological manipulation rather than technical means.
65%UnverifiedAny contact that proactively reaches out to you and asks for passwords, verification codes, or identity documents should be regarded as suspicious, and verification should always be done through the official app or by manually typing the official website address.
50%UnverifiedThe attack chain typically begins with a video call, where attackers approach targets under positive pretexts such as job opportunities, collaborative projects, or contract negotiations.
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