Training Overview
The "Social Engineering with Phishing" training comprehensively teaches how attackers use phishing methods to capture credentials and sensitive information. This training starts with the basics of social engineering attacks, explaining how to apply phishing techniques and manipulate vulnerable targets. Participants will learn how phishing attacks are planned and executed, how to prepare fake websites and emails, as well as how to conduct effective attacks using malicious software.
What you will learn
- The psychology behind social engineering and phishing attacks.
- How to create convincing fake websites for credential harvesting.
- How to craft and send phishing emails that bypass basic filters.
- The role of malware in more advanced phishing campaigns.
Tools you will use
- Social-Engineer Toolkit (SET)
- Gophish (Conceptual)
- A web server for hosting fake sites
Prerequisites
- A basic understanding of how websites and email work.
- An ethical mindset and understanding of the legal boundaries.
Who this is for
- Red Team operators and Penetration Testers.
- Security Awareness Trainers.
- Anyone wanting to understand the offensive side of phishing to build better defenses.
Training sections
- 1Introduction
- 2Social Engineering Techniques
- 3Fake Websites for Phishing Attacks
- 4Fake Emails for Phishing Attacks
- 5Malware for Phishing Attacks
- 6Exam
Continue learning
Practice the topic in a lab or continue with a related Hackviser guide.