Social Engineering Articles
Articles about social engineering that unveil the art of deception and empower you to safeguard your digital world.
Smishing 101: The Rising Threat and How ChallengeWord Shields Your Business
Cybercriminals are always evolving, and one of the most insidious tactics they deploy is smishing—a blend of SMS (text messages) and phishing. Smishing attacks use deceptive text messages to trick...
social engineering,
ChallengeWord,
voice generation AI,
Smishing,
Social media,
impersonation,
vishing,
voice cloning
2024 Year in Review: The Evolution of Real-Time Social Engineering Attacks and What to Expect in 2025
In 2024, real-time social engineering attacks, from deceptive SMS messages to voice impersonation, social media scams, and even physical impersonation, have grown in sophistication. Now, with the...
Case Study: The Metro Bank Smishing & Vishing Attack – A Wake-Up Call for the Banking Sector
In early 2019, Metro Bank, a UK-based financial institution, found itself at the center of one of the most sophisticated social engineering attacks in banking history. Cybercriminals leveraged a...
Why Social Engineering Is the Biggest Threat to Your Business
Cyberattacks have become more sophisticated than ever, with social engineering standing out as one of the most dangerous tactics used by attackers. Instead of exploiting software vulnerabilities,...
SMS fraud,
Security education,
social engineering,
ChallengeWord,
cybersecurity,
Smishing,
Phishing scams,
Verification system,
Digital security,
Financial protection
Tackling Smishing with ChallengeWord: A Strategic Defense
In a world where digital deception lurks around every corner, the rise of smishing poses a significant threat to individuals and organizations alike. The art of SMS phishing has evolved into a...