Read this blog on seven of the most famous social engineering attacks in history (Links to an external site.). Consider the themes among the approaches of the attackers and why you believe they were successful. Answer the following questions using examples from the attacks in the blog and your own research:

• 1. Why is social engineering such a successful tactic?
• 2. What makes social engineering so dangerous?
• 3. What can be done to protect organizations against the threats of social engineering?