Social Engineering in 2025: Why Trust is the Real Vulnerability in Cybersecurity
Social engineering is set to shine as the star of intrusion methods by 2025. Why? It’s not because attackers have become tech wizards, but because people are still trusting enough to hand over the keys to the kingdom. So, remember: when it comes to security, trust isn’t just a five-letter word; it’s a potential liability.
Hot Take:
Who knew that in 2025, humans would still be the weakest link in cybersecurity? It’s like we’re giving out passwords and access like Oprah gives out cars. “You get compromised, and you get compromised!” If only we could patch trust issues as easily as we patch software vulnerabilities!
Key Points:
- Social engineering is the top method for cyber intrusion, bypassing tech controls by targeting human trust.
- High-touch attacks are increasing, with threat actors bypassing multi-factor authentication within minutes.
- Low detection and alert fatigue enable social engineering success.
- AI is being used to enhance the realism and scale of these attacks.
- Security must evolve beyond user awareness to systemic, identity-focused defenses.
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