Security News > 2024 > January > Social engineer reveals effective tricks for real-world intrusions

Such detailed disclosure offered insights into how one might circumvent the building's physical security systems.

Still, companies need to understand that it's not just social media that can be used against them; it's their partner's, those they've hired, and people they work with that can divulge information that could be detrimental to their cybersecurity and their perimeter security.

What are some of the most common social engineering tricks you use in the real world?

I've always said the only thing worse than no security is the false sense of security because it is tough to imagine something terrible will happen when you have that false sense of security.

One of the key differences between software vulnerabilities and physical intrusions that many organizations often overlook is that software vulnerabilities have very defined and narrow vectors of attack.

With a physical intrusion, so many factors come into play, like the time of day, the location of the building itself, the security measures in place, and the people entrusted to maintain that security.

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/01/08/jayson-e-street-secure-yeti-physical-intrusion/