Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Baby, Annmary; Thomas, Rithin Paul; Ramadani, Lauresha; Rajesh Kanna, R. Title A name given to the resource Human factors and social engineering in IoT attacks Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived IoT Security: Fundamentals and Key Enabling Technologies;pp.93-104 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-34125-0.00002-7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-34125-0.00002-7</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105027093334?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105027093334?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Baby A., Department of Computer Science, CHRIST University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Thomas R.P., Department of Computer Science, CHRIST University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Ramadani L., Computer Science Faculty, AAB College Prishtina, Kosovo, Prishtina; Rajesh Kanna R., Department of Computer Science, CHRIST University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India Description An account of the resource This chapter explores how social engineering and human factors contribute to IoT assaults, emphasizing how human mistake and psychological manipulation weaken linked systems. Cybercriminals are increasingly using social engineering techniques to trick people into disclosing private information or jeopardizing security measures as IoT devices become more and more integrated into everyday life and vital infrastructure. This study examines important strategies like baiting, pretexting, and phishing, highlighting their unique uses in Internet of Things settings. It also looks into how human behavior affects security procedures, showing how dangers are increased by insufficient awareness and training. The chapter offers important insights into how human factors and IoT security interact by examining current case studies and actual attack scenarios. It ends with tactical suggestions for enhancing security awareness, fortifying authentication procedures, and putting in place efficient defenses against social engineering risks in IoT ecosystems. Future research should focus on developing AI-driven security measures, flexible defense strategies, and strong policy frameworks to strengthen IoT security. Tackling these human-related vulnerabilities is essential to building a safer and more reliable IoT ecosystem. 2026 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.. Subject The topic of the resource AI integration; Human factors; IoT security; Social engineering; Threat detection; User education Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Elsevier Relation A related resource ISBN: 978-044334125-0; 978-044334126-7; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online