20. IN BUSINESS, WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND INDICATIONS THAT YOU HAVE BEEN TARGETED AND ARE UNDER RECONNAISSANCE AND ATTACK BY A SOCIAL ENGINEERING HACKER

IN BUSINESS, WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND INDICATIONS THAT YOU HAVE BEEN TARGETED AND ARE UNDER RECONNAISSANCE AND ATTACK BY A SOCIAL ENGINEERING HACKER
Social engineering attacks often involve a period of reconnaissance during which the attacker gathers information about the target.
Here are some signs that you might be targeted by a social engineering hacker:
Unsolicited Requests for Information:	If you receive unsolicited requests for personal or professional information via email, phone, or social media, this could be a sign of a social engineering attack.
Urgency:	Social engineering attacks often create a sense of urgency, compelling victims to act quickly without giving them time to think rationally.
Authority:	Attackers frequently impersonate authoritative figures or individuals trusted by the target.
Too Good to Be True:	If an offer or request seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Requests for Money or Personal Information:	Be wary of any unsolicited requests for money or personal information.
Generic Greetings:	Many phishing emails begin with a generic greeting, such as “Dear Customer” or "Dear Account Holder."
Spelling and Grammar Mistakes:	Professional organizations usually have a team of copy editors that will not allow a mass email like a phishing scam to go out with spelling errors. If you notice mistakes in an email, it might be a scam.
Mismatched URLs:	If you hover your mouse over a link in a suspicious email and the destination URL does not match the URL that is displayed in the email, it is probably a phishing attempt.
Emails From Unknown Senders:	Be wary of emails from unknown senders asking for personal information.
Unexpected Emails:	If you receive an email from a company, you do business with requesting information, it is always best to go directly to their official website instead of clicking on a link in the email.
Remember, the best defense against social engineering attacks is awareness and education.