Social Engineering Scammers Tactics Are Getting Dangerously Smart
1,623 views · Published 7 September 2017 · 12:29 · Indexed 29 October 2026
Channel: Category5 Technology TV with Robbie Ferguson · 2017 · Science & Technology
A user found a free "support" company that fixed a problem with their computer, but then turned out to be a malicious scammer who destroyed all of their files. Why would a scammer go about fixing the user's computer? Social engineering scammers are building trust in their victims to convince them to give up more information, and more access. Join Robbie and Jeff for the discussion.
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