What is Tailgating?
TLDR Tailgating is a common social engineering tactic where an unauthorized person gains access to a restricted area by following closely behind an authorized individual. This method exploits the trust…
Cyberspace Notes
What is Pharming?
TLDR Pharming is a type of cyberattack that redirects users from legitimate websites to fraudulent ones without their knowledge. It manipulates the website’s DNS (Domain Name System) or compromises the…
What is Shoulder Surfing?
TLDR Shoulder surfing is a type of security breach where attackers visually observe sensitive information, such as passwords, PINs, or confidential data, by watching over someoneโs shoulder as they enter…
What is Dumpster Diving?
TLDR Dumpster diving is a technique used by attackers to gather sensitive information by searching through an organization’s or individual’s discarded materials. These materials, often found in trash bins or…
What is Spear Phishing?
TLDR Spear phishing is a targeted form of phishing where attackers focus on specific individuals or organizations rather than sending out mass emails to random users. These attacks are highly…
What is Spim?
TLDR Spim, a form of spam, refers to unsolicited messages sent over instant messaging (IM) platforms. While spam typically targets email, spim affects communication on messaging applications such as WhatsApp,…
What is Spam?
TLDR Spam refers to unsolicited and often irrelevant messages sent in bulk to a large number of recipients, typically via email. These messages clutter inboxes, waste time, and often carry…
What is Vishing?
TLDR Vishing, short for “voice phishing,” is a form of social engineering where attackers use phone calls to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information. Unlike traditional phishing, which typically occurs…
What is Smishing?
TLDR Smishing, a blend of “SMS” and “phishing,” is a cyberattack that uses text messages to deceive individuals into providing sensitive information or downloading malware. Unlike email phishing, smishing specifically…
What is Phishing?
TLDR Phishing is a type of cyberattack where attackers deceive victims by pretending to be legitimate organizations or individuals. They aim to trick people into sharing sensitive information, such as…