Social Engineering as a Cybercrime Tool — Criminological and Forensic Analysis

Social engineering is one of the oldest methods of obtaining information and is still one of the most commonly used techniques by digital crime groups. Effective protection of network users must focus primarily on threat awareness and on a common-sense approach to placing sensitive data in cyberspace. With the development of new digital services, a number of new threats arise, which must be counteracted primarily through the use of electronic security measures in place, the launch of social campaigns and actions to raise awareness among citizens, as well as the organisation of courses for institutions in various sectors of the economy.