Social Engineering Defense
Fortify your organization’s cybersecurity, end to end, with the help of Verizon’s customizable and comprehensive 5-point plan.
The rise and cost of social engineering
Understand ways to identify and respond to suspicious cyber threats with some of the latest security defense resources.
Know the social engineering tactics.
Social engineering attacks are on the rise, and generative AI can make them even harder to fight. Verizon can help you close security gaps with our ecosystem of protection.
Phishing
Spam email sent to people or organizations to try to trick them into divulging confidential information, such as usernames and passwords, or clicking on a malicious link
Smishing
Spam text messages sent by attackers to trick individuals or organizations into sharing sensitive information, such as passwords
Learn how to fight back.
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An Expert Guide to lowering social engineering risks
Voice Intelligence and Security Report
A look into how our economic environment, technology, and social connections are impacting current fraud trends.
Developing a social engineering defense plan
The growing case for corporate-liable devices
Advance your defense strategy.
It shouldn’t take a compromise to step up your game. Verizon’s cybersecurity expertise can help your organization mitigate threats, from edge to endpoints.
Network and cloud security
Implement an adaptive, enterprise-grade secure access service edge (SASE) environment.
Network filtering
Help protect your company with sophisticated controls to help block online threats and scam SMS.
Endpoint security
Help prevent malware, ransomware and other dangerous exploits from infiltrating mobile and other devices on your network.
Voice security
Counter robocall attacks with voice authentication systems such as Pindrop.
Put our 5-part defense plan to work.
By following our comprehensive plan, backed by our expertise—you can help your organization be better protected, end to end.
2026 Data Breach Investigations Report
Access the data-driven insights you need to help counter AI-augmented attacks, navigate shifting financial pressure and defend your organization against today’s threats.
31%
of breaches now start with software vulnerabilities, beating stolen passwords as the top way attackers get in. Hackers are shifting their focus from tricking people to exploiting systems.
48%
of all breaches now involve ransomware, but payouts are shrinking. Even as ransom amounts decrease, businesses are frequently choosing not to pay.
40%
higher click rates make mobile devices the new favorite target. We’ve gotten better at spotting phishing emails, so attackers are moving to our pockets. Whether it’s a fake text or a scam call, people are often more likely to fall for a mobile threat than a traditional email.
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