The use of online social networks has made significant progress in recent years as the use
of the Internet has become widespread worldwide as the technological infrastructure and the …

Social engineering has posed a serious security threat to infrastructure, user, data and
operations of cyberspace. Nevertheless, there are many conceptual deficiencies (such as …

Social engineering has emerged as a serious threat in virtual communities and is an
effective means to attack information systems. The services used by today's knowledge …

The field of information security is a fast-growing discipline. Even though the effectiveness of
security measures to protect sensitive information is increasing, people remain susceptible …

This paper offers a history of the concept of social engineering in cybersecurity and argues
that while the term began its life in the study of politics, and only later gained usage within …

Many cyberattacks begin with a malicious email message, known as spear phishing,
targeted at unsuspecting victims. Although security technologies have improved significantly …

Social engineering is the acquisition of information about computer systems by methods that
deeply include nontechnical means. While technical security of most critical systems is high …

QR codes are widely used in various settings such as consumer advertising, commercial
tracking, ticketing and marketing. People tend to scan QR codes and trust their content, but …

The process of social engineering targets people rather than IT infrastructure. Attackers use
deceptive ploys to create compelling behavioural and cosmetic hooks, which in turn lead a …

Social engineering is one of the biggest threats organizations face today, as more and more
companies are adopting digitalization. This study presents a critical review of the existing …