In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, social engineering is a particularly insidious and effective tactic cybercriminals use to exploit human vulnerabilities. Car dealerships, like other organizations, are prime targets for social engineering attacks due to the wealth of valuable customer data they possess. Understanding attackers' tactics is crucial for dealership employees and management to recognize and defend against these manipulative techniques.
This module explores some common social engineering tactics cybercriminals use in the automotive industry, including pretexting, phishing, and baiting, shedding light on the psychological manipulation involved in these attacks.