Social Engineering Examples

Sectors

Browse documented cases by the industry the attack targeted.


24 SECTORS

Financial Services & Insurance

46 CasesRead →

Government & Public Sector

41 CasesRead →

Consumer / General Public

38 CasesRead →

Technology & Software

37 CasesRead →

Manufacturing & Industrial

22 CasesRead →

Retail & E-commerce

16 CasesRead →

Cross-Sector / Multiple Industries

15 CasesRead →

Professional & Business Services

13 CasesRead →

Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets

13 CasesRead →

Media & Entertainment

12 CasesRead →

Defense & Aerospace

11 CasesRead →

Transportation & Logistics

10 CasesRead →

Critical Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities

10 CasesRead →

Healthcare

10 CasesRead →

Nonprofit & NGO

9 CasesRead →

Education

8 CasesRead →

Not Disclosed / Unspecified

7 CasesRead →

Construction & Engineering

7 CasesRead →

Hospitality, Gaming & Travel

7 CasesRead →

Legal Services

6 CasesRead →

Telecommunications

6 CasesRead →

Cybersecurity Industry

5 CasesRead →

Real Estate

2 CasesRead →

Retail & Hospitality

1 CaseRead →