The Human Element: Social Engineering’s Rise to 2025’s Top Attack Vector

Social engineering is no longer just a threat, it is the leading attack vector in 2025. According to Unit 42’s research from the past year, it’s the primary way attackers are bypassing technical controls and exposing data in over 60% of all incidents.

Watch now as our experts dive into the latest findings and much more from the 2025 Unit 42 Global IR Report: Social Engineering Edition. You’ll learn why and how threat actors are using both automated and targeted campaigns to evade defenses.

Get insights into:

• The rise of high-touch intrusions: Real-world examples to see how AI is making these attacks more convincing than ever.
• Deception at scale: How social engineering has evolved into a scalable, automated ecosystem.
• How AI is shaping the social engineering threat landscape: Understand how attackers are experimenting with tools that offer greater speed, realism and scalability.
• A practical defense plan: Get a clear, actionable guide on how to protect your business, from spotting red flags to implementing a strong zero trust strategy.