The Pretexting

Pretexting is a manipulation tactic where attackers impersonate trusted roles to extract information. They craft stories that appeal to authority or urgency, tricking people into revealing secrets. This guide teaches you to understand pretexting, identify common ploys, verify identities securely, educate your team, and report and recover from attempted attacks. Building awareness is the best defense against these subtle intrusions.

Attackers thrive on your trust and haste. Slow down, ask questions, and verify before you share. A moment of doubt can stop a breach.