The Human Factor: People-Centered Threats Define the Landscape

Proofpoint's 2018 report, titled The Human Factor: People-Centered Threats Define the Landscape, highlights the increased use of social engineering by attackers over automated exploits. Cyber criminals are increasingly depending on human interaction to launch attacks. Human instincts such as curiosity and trust are often abused to lead unsuspecting users into revealing sensitive information and giving attackers access to systems.