Social engineering attacks are becoming more sophisticated and successful, infiltrating even the most secure organizations. This post discusses three high-profile attacks – the 1995 attack on a Motorola employee, the Robin Sage experiment in 2010, and the Twitter Bitcoin Scam in 2020 – all serving as stark reminders of the threats we face. Such incidents underline the importance of understanding social engineering tactics and reinforcing email security, particularly through DMARC, to safeguard against these pervasive threats.

Social Engineering Attacks are increasingly common in the cybercrime landscape, leveraging human psychology to trick users into revealing confidential information. These attacks typically follow a defined process, starting from information gathering, developing a relationship, exploiting the established trust, and finally executing the fraudulent activity. Understanding these steps is pivotal in implementing thorough security measures, including robust email protection like DMARC, to prevent such attacks.

Amid the escalating risks of cyber threats worldwide, businesses can't solely depend on anti-spam solutions. With an annual loss of $10.5 trillion to cybercrime by 2025, comprehensive email protection, like Domain Message Authentication Reporting & Conformance (DMARC), is essential. DMARC not only blocks phishing emails but also provides insight into who is sending email on your behalf, revealing potential dangers. While anti-spam filters are important, they're far from adequate, especially against sophisticated phishing attacks and business email compromise scams.

As some parts of the world begin to slow down approaching the holiday season, businesses need to be extra vigilant around cybercrime, as consumers aren't.