Mobile-based social engineering is a type of cyberattack that targets users through their mobile devices using SMS, social media apps, malicious mobile apps, and fake phone calls.
Attackers exploit trust and urgency to trick users into clicking malicious links, sharing personal data, or downloading malware.
Common examples include smishing (SMS phishing), vishing (voice phishing), and malicious mobile apps.
These attacks are especially dangerous due to the personal nature and constant use of mobile devices.
Mobile-based Social Engineering
1: Publishing malicious Apps.
2: Repackaging legitimate Apps.
3: Using fake security Apps.
4: SMiShing (SMS Phishing).
