In the ever-evolving landscpe of cybersecurity threats, social engineering is a particularily 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 posess. Understanding attackers' tactics is crucial for dealership employees and management to recognise 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.