What is a Tailgating Attack? Understand This Sneaky Security Threat
Imagine yourself entering your office building and, as you open the door, someone appears right behind you, behaving as if they belong there. Without a doubt, you let them in because you believe they are an employee. What if, however, that individual is a malevolent intruder? This is the fundamental idea behind a tailgating attack, a social engineering technique in which an unauthorized person uses human decency and trust to enter a restricted location.