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Account robbery mode via Social Engineering or koceng been talked about a lot lately. Soceng perpetrators often act on behalf of the banking sector to trick the victims.
People who are not careful run the risk of losing money if they are exposed to fraudulent practices. So, what does soceng actually mean?
According to Kaspersky, social engineering is an exploitative manipulation technique against human error. The goal is to obtain personal information, access, or valuables.
Quoted by Investopedia, Saturday (6/18/2022) soceng refers to the manipulation of victims until they submit important information. Apart from stealing identities and draining bank accounts, soceng is often used to intercept important company information, to exploit national security.
Modus-modus social engineering
There are many ways for soceng actors to carry out their actions. For example, impersonating a company employee and offering a number of programs. Or, send friend requests on social media accounts and other ways. Here are three of the most popular types of soceng.
Incognito
This scam is carried out in the form of an email message or a cellular call. The perpetrators will disguise themselves as employees of banks, financial institutions, and government agencies.
Bullies manipulate victims as if they have violated a policy, such as not paying taxes. Or, it can also ask you to change your password.
The purpose of this fraud is to create fear and worry that makes the victim ultimately provide sensitive information. Disguise techniques often lure their victims. They are unsuspecting so hand over personal information such as account numbers, social security numbers, and others.
Physical Interaction
In addition to online, soceng can also be done through physical interaction. For example, a person pretending to work in your office and requesting a certain number of accesses for a specific purpose.
In Indonesia, criminals often pretend to offer help at ATMs. People who are not vigilant often become victims so that the money in the account is drained out.
Clickbait
Clickbait occurs when hackers send out advertisements with links that look promising. For example the opportunity to find a job, earn some extra money, or appear to provide useful information. When an unsuspecting person clicks on the ad, the malware will infect the victim’s device and steal important data.
How to Prevent Soceng
Soceng can actually be resisted in several ways. For example, setting up a strong password and two-factor authentication. In addition, this mode can be reduced in several other ways.
The most important thing is not to share any important information, for any reason, to anyone else. Especially if this is related to your financial account.
When you receive a message, don’t believe it right away and be more careful. Consider the contents carefully, and if they are deemed suspicious, you can ignore them.
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