Hackers’ Common Practices

Here are a couple of common practices of hackers:

1. Phishing: posing as a trusted organization and trying to scare you by claiming your account has been hacked, your account is locked, or your account is about to expire; this is followed by an immediate action such as clicking a link or telling them your account details 
2. Piggybacking: they tell you they forgot their key card/password and ask for your help. They are usually dressed up in an official uniform to pass through security. They may walk in with their hands full and ask for help to gain access to the building. They may tell you they have been locked out of or forgot their computer and ask if they can borrow yours. They may also wait near an entrance and simply follow someone into the office who holds the door for them.