Social engineering—using deception to trick people into divulging personal information online—is a growing problem.
Phishing, spear phishing, and CEO fraud are all examples of social engineering, with the end goal being to hack into your computer system to access your bank account, infiltrate your business or organization, or steal other important information.
KnowBe4, a provider of security awareness and training solutions, put together a helpful chart showing common social engineering red flags. Keep these signs of scammers in mind the next time you open your inbox.