Encryption is the answer.
Cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to exploit human psychology, and vishing—or voice phishing—is one of their most deceptive tactics. And with the rise of AI, vishing attacks have become more sophisticated than ever
Imagine you’re at a coffee shop, typing your banking password, or responding to an email. Behind you, someone is shoulder surfing, i.e., silently stealing every keystroke. No hacking tools—just sharp eyes and bad intentions. Within minutes,
Smishing is a social engineering attack based on SMS messages – and it’s exploding in 2025. So in this guide, we are going to explore: Let’s explore! Smishing Scams: What Do They Look Like? First
Scareware is a social engineering technique that aims to scare the victim into believing they have a virus on their device. The ultimate aim of scareware attacks is to make the victim download a nefarious
Quid pro quo attacks are not a new form of social engineering. However, in 2025, they have gotten more sophisticated then ever. In this guide, we will cover what quid pro quo attacks are, how
Baiting in social engineering is the digital equivalent of the Trojan horse. It relies on the curiosity or greed of the victim. But what sets this form of social engineering apart from other attacks? And
Tailgating (also known as “piggybacking”) is a physical social engineering attack where a person seeks to enter a restricted area where they are otherwise not allowed to be. In this guide, we will cover: What
In this guide, we will cover what encryption at rest is, how it works, and how we implemented it at Mailfence. What is Encryption at Rest ? Encryption at rest is the practice of protecting
Phishing is a form of social engineering attack where cybercriminals pose as trusted sources to trick victims into revealing personal data or downloading malware According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), there
