The Role of Technology in Social Engineering

The Role of Technology in Social Engineering

While social engineering targets humans, technology plays a dual role as both enabler and defender:

Technology as an Enabler:

• Social media provides reconnaissance data
• Spoofing tools make impersonation easier
• Automation allows mass-scale attacks
• Cryptocurrencies facilitate anonymous payments
• Deepfake technology enables sophisticated impersonation

Technology as a Defense:

• Email filtering and anti-phishing tools
• Multi-factor authentication
• Behavioral analytics and anomaly detection
• Security awareness training platforms
• Incident response systems