Eavesdropping in social engineering is a technique where an attacker secretly listens to other people’s conversations and collects valuable data without the victim’s knowledge.
Example:
Sarah and her colleague Jack are discussing work matters in the break room. Unknown to them, Alex, sits nearby and listens in on their conversation. Alex is able to gather sensitive information by eavesdropping on the conversation.
Prevention Tips:
- Be mindful of your surroundings especially when discussing confidential information.
- Educate yourself on different social engineering tactics.