Attacks exploit context, not just technology.
Social engineering uses authority, urgency, fear, curiosity and habit to push a person to act before checking. The path teaches us to recognize these mechanisms and to use simple procedures even when the message appears credible.
Contents
- generic phishing and targeted spear phishing;
- smishing, vishing and instant messaging;
- CEO fraud, fake suppliers and changes in bank details;
- spoofed login pages, QR codes and malicious attachments;
- session theft and unexpected MFA requests;
- impersonation through public information and AI-generated content;
- confirmation procedures and reporting channels.
Simulations
The campaigns are agreed with the organization, calibrated by difficulty and designed with training purposes. The results are aggregated and contextualized: in addition to clicks, reports, reaction times and understanding of the procedure are measured.
Results
NESQ returns an analysis of behaviors, the themes to be reinforced and a follow-up plan. People learn to stop, verify through an independent channel and report without fear even when they are not sure if it is an attack.