A human attack vector refers to the exploitation of human vulnerabilities, such as trust, negligence, or lack of knowledge, to gain unauthorized access to systems or assets. In digital asset security, this often involves social engineering tactics like phishing or impersonation. Attackers manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as private keys or login credentials. This vector bypasses technical security measures by targeting the human element.
Context
The prevalence of human attack vectors is a recurring theme in cryptocurrency security news, highlighting that technology alone cannot secure digital assets. User education on recognizing and avoiding social engineering is critical for preventing theft. Organizations and individuals must prioritize robust security awareness training to mitigate these pervasive risks.
The primary attack surface remains human trust; sophisticated social engineering at scale bypassed all technical security layers, yielding a €600M loss.
We use cookies to personalize content and marketing, and to analyze our traffic. This helps us maintain the quality of our free resources. manage your preferences below.
Detailed Cookie Preferences
This helps support our free resources through personalized marketing efforts and promotions.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, improving user experience and website performance.
Personalization cookies enable us to customize the content and features of our site based on your interactions, offering a more tailored experience.
