SEToolkit or Social-Engineer Toolkit is an open source tool used to perform social engineering attacks. It allows attackers to create phishing pages, clone websites, send deceptive emails, and perform MITM (man-in-the-middle) attacks. It also supports other attacks such as Metasploit code injection and browser exploits, making it a powerful tool for human penetration testing in cybersecurity. The potential harms of this tool include that it is used to trick users and steal login credentials and sensitive information through fake pages or targeted emails. It can also be exploited to spread malware through fake documents or hidden downloads, which leads to complete control over the victims’ devices. It is also used in advanced social engineering attacks targeting companies and organizations to hack their systems through their employees. To protect against these risks, it is recommended to educate users about the risks of social engineering and train them to detect phishing attempts. Two-factor authentication (2FA) should also be used to protect accounts from theft, even when login data is leaked. In addition, it is recommended to verify the sources of links before clicking on them and to check SSL certificates on official websites. It is also preferable to use advanced security solutions such as email filters and threat detection systems to detect phishing messages and suspicious files before they reach users.

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