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What is the role of social engineering in web application security?

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Web applications are often the target of cyberattacks that aim to exploit their vulnerabilities and access sensitive data. However, not all attacks rely on technical skills or sophisticated tools. Some of them use social engineering, a method of manipulating human behavior and psychology to achieve malicious goals. In this article, you will learn what social engineering is, how it affects web application security, and what you can do to prevent it.

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Roman Egger

Snr. Security & Network Engineer @ Swisscom, Fortinet NSE7 /CCNA /HCNA
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Helping about AI Governance & AI Cybersecurity |Cybersecurity mentor| Public Speaker | Trainer | Penetration Tester |…

1 What is social engineering?

Social engineering is the art of deceiving, persuading, or influencing people to perform actions or divulge information that they normally would not. Social engineers use various techniques, such as phishing, baiting, pretexting, quid pro quo, or impersonation, to trick their targets into clicking on malicious links, opening infected attachments, revealing passwords, granting access, or installing malware. Social engineering attacks can be conducted via email, phone, text, chat, or in person.

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Roman Egger

Snr. Security & Network Engineer @ Swisscom, Fortinet NSE7 /CCNA /HCNA
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Social Engineering Angriffe zielen darauf ab, über menschliche Schnittstellen mit hohem Druck und in kurzer Zeit gewisse Ziele zu erreichen, die es z.B. erleichtern k?nnen, in ein System einzudringen oder andere finanzielle Ziele verfolgen. Ein Beispiel w?re eine kürzlich erstellte E-Mail mit dem Pseudonym eines Managers, der keinen Zugriff mehr auf sein System hat und versucht über Drohungen und in kürzester Zeit an Daten oder pers?nliche Benutzeraccounts zu kommen, um diese für weitere Zwecke zu missbrauchen. Sensibilisierung im Unternehmen vor seltsamen Anfragen, die besonders auf Dringlichkeit und Druck ausgelegt sind, k?nnen in einem spezifischen Fall entscheidend sein. Im Zweifelsfall, lieber einmal zum Telefon zuviel greifen!

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2 How does social engineering impact web application security?

Social engineering can pose a serious threat to web application security, as it can bypass the technical defenses and exploit the human factor. For example, a social engineer can use phishing to lure a web application user or administrator into entering their credentials on a fake login page, and then use them to access the web application and its data. Alternatively, a social engineer can impersonate a legitimate user or authority figure and request access or information from a web application employee or developer. Social engineering can also be used to plant malware or backdoors on web application servers or devices, allowing attackers to monitor, control, or damage the web application.

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Roman Egger

Snr. Security & Network Engineer @ Swisscom, Fortinet NSE7 /CCNA /HCNA
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Eine moderne Webanwendung muss die Authentizit?t eines Benutzers jederzeit garantieren k?nnen. Wenn garantiert wird, dass der Benutzer, dieser ist, für welchen er sich auszugeben scheint, auch tats?chlich dieser Benutzer ist, f?llt es Social Engineers schwerer, mit gestohlenen Benutzeraccounts unerlaubte Handlungen auszuführen. Authorit?t spielt dadurch eine wichtige Rolle, gerade ein Administrier-Umgebungen nach dem Least-Privilege Prinzip zu arbeiten und unn?tige bzw. nicht ben?tigte Rechte stets rasch eliminieren und entziehen zu k?nnen.

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3 How can you detect social engineering attempts?

It's important to be aware of the common signs and indicators of social engineering attempts. These could include an unknown, unfamiliar, or suspicious sender or caller, an urgent, threatening, or too good to be true message or request, grammatical or spelling errors, an unusual tone or style in the message or request, asking for personal, financial, or confidential information, or for clicking on a link or opening an attachment. Additionally, the message may not match the official communication channels or policies of the web application or organization. By being aware of these signs and indicators, you can help protect yourself from social engineering attacks.

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Roman Egger

Snr. Security & Network Engineer @ Swisscom, Fortinet NSE7 /CCNA /HCNA
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Social Engineering Angriffe erfolgen meistens mit hoher Forderung in m?glichst kurzer Zeit. Beispielsweise meldet sich ein CFO um Mitternacht, mit der Bitte einer dringlichen überweisung an Person XYZ per sofort, da sonst ein wichtiges Gesch?ft nicht abgeschlossen werden kann (zeitlich knapp) und droht allenfalls mit Kündigung falls nichts geschieht (Druck). Hier gilt es den Kopf kühl zu bewahren und allenfalls den besagten CFO privat rasch anzurufen, um die Situation zu kl?ren.

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4 How can you protect yourself and your web application from social engineering?

To protect yourself and your web application from social engineering, it is best to follow some simple yet effective practices. Verify the identity and legitimacy of the sender or caller before responding to any message or request. Do not open or click on any links or attachments that you are not expecting or that appear suspicious. Additionally, do not share your passwords, access codes, or other sensitive information with anyone, and use strong and unique passwords for different accounts. Utilize encryption, antivirus, firewall, and other security tools to safeguard your web application and devices from malware and unauthorized access. Lastly, educate yourself and your web application users and staff about the risks and methods of social engineering, as well as how to prevent and report them.

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5 How can you test your web application for social engineering vulnerabilities?

One way to test your web application for social engineering vulnerabilities is to conduct a penetration test, which is a simulated attack that aims to identify and exploit the weaknesses of your web application and its security measures. A penetration test can include social engineering scenarios, such as phishing, baiting, pretexting, or impersonation, to evaluate how your web application users and staff react and respond to them. A penetration test can also help you measure the impact and consequences of a successful social engineering attack on your web application and its data. A penetration test can provide you with valuable insights and recommendations on how to improve your web application security and resilience against social engineering.

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Hemalatha Chockalingam

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While testing our web application for social engineering vulnerabilities, we should consider the below points, - Multifactor authentication mechanism to avoid user manipulation - Keep the underlying servers and operation systems always up to date and secure with necessary firewalls and security mechanisms to prevent and withstand social engineering attacks - Conduct a periodical vulnerability scan on the web applications to make sure it is hard enough to withstand any unpredicted social engineering attacks and improve the system based on the scan reports on a regular basis to keep on strengthening your system against vulnerable attacks - Educate both IT services and end users of the application about social engineering attacks

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Han?m Eken

Helping about AI Governance & AI Cybersecurity |Cybersecurity mentor| Public Speaker | Trainer | Penetration Tester | Freelance Cybersecurity Consultant | Secure Digital Transformation
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To enhance web application security against social engineering threats: User education and training Multi-factor authentication Security policies and procedures Regular response audits Incident response plan Phishing simulations Strict access controls

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Juan M. Gonzalez

IT Director Business Process & Projects | IT Manager | Cybersecurity | Infrastructure | IT Operations | Digital Transformation | ERP Implementation | ORACLE | Dynamics | Odoo
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Así es , la mejor "herramienta" para reducir los incidentes por ingeniería social es la concientización de todos como usuarios; a través de la capacitación y la simulación.

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1 What is social engineering?

2 How does social engineering impact web application security?

3 How can you detect social engineering attempts?

4 How can you protect yourself and your web application from social engineering?

5 How can you test your web application for social engineering vulnerabilities?

6 Here’s what else to consider

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