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Assessing and Addressing Social Engineering Attacks
(Saudi Digital Library, 2025-06-17) Aljabri, Abdulrahman Jubran H; Alyamani, Abdulghani
In recent years, phishing scams have become one of the most common methods used to target individuals, affecting millions of users globally every year. Cybercriminals now use multiple platforms such as social media, text messages, emails, and voice calls to target victims. Thus, Attackers play on emotions like fear, urgency, or curiosity to pressure people into acting quickly without thinking. This study looked at why people fall for these scams. By surveying 123 participants, we discovered gaps in how people spot phishing attempts and what makes some more vulnerable than others. The outcomes provide evidence-based recommendations for mitigating phishing threats, equipping institutions and governance bodies with recommendations to enhance public resilience against phishing attacks.
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