An impersonation attack is a type of targeted phishing attack in which a malicious actor poses as someone else or other entities in order to steal sensitive data from unsuspecting employees via social engineering techniques.
The Most Common Impersonation Attacks
1. Email Impersonation Attacks
Email impersonation attacks frequently include malicious links or images that can redirect the user to a compromised or malicious website containing malware.
2. Cousin Domain
A cousin domain impersonation attack occurs when an attacker creates a false company website or email that appears to be nearly identical to official organization websites by using incorrect domain codes.
3. Forged Header/Envelope Impersonation
Forged envelopes and headers, also known as email spoofing, are emails with forged headers or sender addresses that appear to be legitimate emails.
4. Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attack
An impersonation attack in which a cybercriminal intercepts communications between people, applications, and services is known as a man-in-the-middle attack.
5. Smishing and Vishing
SMS text message phishing attacks are also referred to as “smishing” or SMS phishing. Malicious links in smishing texts typically contain viruses, spyware, or adware that can infect a target’s cell phone. Vishing, also known as voice phishing, is used by attackers who pose as representatives of important organizations such as government agencies or businesses.
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