Éviter les attaques d'ingénierie sociale

The internet has experienced a lot of breaches since its inception, and almost all of them can be attributed to one vulnerability, human error. That’s right; we are a vulnerability waiting to be exploited. Cybercriminals exploit this vulnerability using only one attack; Social engineering. This technique involves manipulations based on trust to trick and fool an individual into giving out confidential and sensitive information. Most of the time, an attacker uses the little-known information to gain your trust.

Comment les cybercriminels pratiquent l'ingénierie sociale

L'ingénierie sociale peut être pratiquée de nombreuses façons, même sans passer par l'internet. Voici les principales méthodes utilisées par les attaquants pour mettre en œuvre cette technique ;

  • Phishing – This is the most common and most successful form of social engineering. When phishing, cybercriminals tend to acquire confidential information by either using emails and then directing an individual to a spoofed site. Most of the email won’t look suspicious. Phishing can be done in various forms including spear phishing and vishing. Spear phishing targets a specific individual or company. Vishing is phishing but through a phone call. Vishing is also common, and at the end, tricked individuals may end up revealing information such as their social security numbers.
  • Prétextat - Il s'agit d'une technique qui utilise principalement des mensonges pour gagner la confiance et ensuite acquérir des informations qui peuvent être utilisées pour confirmer l'identité d'une personne. Les attaquants peuvent même invoquer l'empathie lorsqu'ils utilisent cette technique. Par exemple, ils peuvent prétendre avoir besoin d'aide pour payer des factures d'hôpital. Une fois que vous aurez apporté votre contribution, ils disposeront de vos informations.
  • Quid pro quo - Cette méthode consiste à donner quelque chose pour obtenir quelque chose. Si vous êtes un internaute assidu, vous êtes peut-être tombé sur des publicités qui vous annoncent que vous avez gagné un PS4, mais pour recevoir votre article, vous devez saisir certaines informations telles que votre numéro de téléphone, votre numéro de sécurité sociale et d'autres informations sensibles.
  • Baiting – In this technique, cybercriminals entice an individual by commonly providing a free service. For instance, attackers may host free software, games, movies, music, and other files but with a malware hidden within. When a user downloads any of the files, they will trigger the malware and their system will be infected.

Éviter les attaques d'ingénierie sociale

Sensibilisation à la cybersécurité

This involves understanding security and privacy risks, mitigation, and prevention. Once you are equipped with this knowledge, you will know how to deal with phishing, baiting, and other social engineering attacks.

Soyez prudent avec les personnes à qui vous faites confiance

Donnez moins d'informations personnelles sur l'internet, en particulier lorsque vous remplissez des formulaires d'entreprise en ligne. De nos jours, les pirates ont perfectionné l'art d'usurper l'identité des courriels d'entreprises et d'autres institutions qui demandent des informations sensibles. De même, publiez moins d'informations sensibles sur les comptes de médias sociaux.

Utiliser l'authentification à deux facteurs (2FA)

Besides using strong passwords, ensure you have implemented 2FA in your sensitive accounts. This minimizes the risk of your data getting into wrong hands even after they somehow manage to get your password. Also, avoid using the same password in all your accounts.

Utiliser l'authentification biométrique

This is helpful when 2FA is not available especially when financial transactions are involved. Biometrics such as fingerprints can greatly help in reducing fraud by curbing identity theft. Take advantage of this form of authentication if it’s available.

Use a VPN

By providing security and privacy, a VPN can help reduce and even mitigate social engineering attacks before they occur. When using a VPN, your information won’t be intercepted by prying eyes and also some VPN offer features that enhance your cyber security. Additionally, when using a VPN, you leave a minimal trail of data that even when traced, attackers will end up at the VPN’s doorstep.

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