They're not really checking for ants 🐜 Trip the charm-alarm 🐜 🐜


Ever heard of "social engineering?"

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What a sneaky psychological manipulation technique!

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Picture this:

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Someone cleverly exploits your mind to get you to spill sensitive information.

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It's easy to just not think about it… because, It could never happen to you, right?

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Now, you might think that the small details in your life aren't worth a second thought, but

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Those insignificant tidbits can be pure gold for cybercriminals.

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They feast on your personal AND professional information!

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Why?

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Because they can use any little detail against you. In their twisted master plan, your info is their secret weapon.

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Social engineering is all about charming you into doing things you wouldn't normally do.

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They've been known to sweet-talk their way into breaking people's security steps faster than you can say "data breach."

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Imagine someone strolling up to a facility, claiming they're friends with the CEO or that they need to check for ants. 🐜 🐜 🐜

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They're hoping you'll just wave them through without verifying a single thing.

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These tactics can even be in your inbox (email phishing scams).

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A lot of that spam cluttering your inbox is likely social engineering in action.

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Social engineers spend nearly half their time researching their potential victims.

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They'll use any method at their disposal to gather intel on you.

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And you thought sharing your friend's name on social media was harmless, right?

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Well, imagine getting a call saying your friend or family member had a terrible accident and urgently needs money.

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If a scammer knows some details about you or your friend from social media, you're more likely to be tricked.

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It's an old trick. But it sticks around too, because it keeps on working.

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But fear not! We've got some advice to help you outsmart these schemers.

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We're not saying you shouldn't be nice β€” kindness seems to be a rare gem in this world.

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However, when it comes to money, sensitive info, or access to facilities, exercise caution.

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Don't let anyone bypass your security processes.

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Legitimate requestors will happily wait for proper verification.

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And if someone tries to rush you into making a decision, hit the brakes, take a deep breath, and make a quick phone call to confirm the authenticity of the request.

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Trust your gut!

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Even just being armed with this knowledge, is a way to be one step ahead of those social engineering fraudsters.

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Remember too, they come in all shapes and sizes, from nation-state actors to curious kids and everyone in between.

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They're evolving and getting more sophisticated by the day. Stay vigilant and keep those scammers at bay!

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Stay safe,​
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​Your Dicar Networks Team


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295 E Dunne Ave #120
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
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