Description: Baiting is a social engineering tactic that involves attracting victims with a promise, usually of a benefit or reward, to perform a specific action that compromises their security. This technique relies on psychological manipulation, where the attacker uses curiosity, greed, or fear to induce the victim to act impulsively. In the context of cybersecurity, baiting can manifest through fraudulent emails, messages on social media, or even fake websites offering irresistible deals. The effectiveness of this tactic lies in the attacker’s ability to create a sense of urgency or exclusivity, leading victims to ignore warning signs and provide sensitive information or download malware. As technology advances, baiting techniques have become more sophisticated, adapting to current trends and user behaviors online. Therefore, it is crucial for users to be aware of these tactics and maintain a critical attitude towards offers that seem too good to be true.
