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Common Techniques Hackers Use to Penetrate Systems and How to Protect Your Organization

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Social Engineering According to Carnegie Mellon University’s Information Security Office , “Social engineering is the tactic of manipulating, influencing, or deceiving a victim in order to gain control over a computer system, or to steal personal and financial information.

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You never know who is after your data

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In this scenario, in the blink of an eye, it could be too late, because extracting data from the most secure and offline databases or installing spyware/malware on them can now be done in seconds, unlike waiting for a timer in old espionage movies. This step adds an additional layer of security and helps prevent unauthorized access.

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