Abstract:
In this age of globalization, social networking sites have brought a revolutionary change in the
communication system. Social networking sites (SNS) have made communication faster and
easier than before. Social networking sites are some of the most popular sites on the internet.
The popularity of SNS is immense. With this popularity, they have also become one of the
riskiest sites for users because SNSs contain large amounts of information. Which have made
SNSs a hunting ground for social engineers. The social engineers use users' mistakes to
manipulate them into traps. This study aims to mitigate the risks of social engineering (SE)
attacks. Similarly, in Bangladesh, social engineering attacks on social networking sites in
Bangladesh are on the rise. The collected primary data through the survey method was
analyzed. The study has identified common SE attacks conducted on Bangladeshi SNS users.
The study has found some issues concerning information sharing and the internet privacy of
the users. The study has provided suggestions to mitigate risks.
