Dangers of Social Engineering – A LEGO Animation by ADL Consultancy

In today’s digital world, small businesses face growing threats from cybercriminals using clever tricks to gain access to sensitive information. Our latest LEGO stop-motion animation, “Dangers of Social Engineering”, brings this issue to life in a fun, engaging, and educational way. Through the story of Brick and Mortar Supplies, we show how easily trust can be exploited—and how awareness can protect your business.

Key Takeaways from the Animation

  • Social engineering is when scammers impersonate trusted individuals to trick people into revealing sensitive information.
  • Phishing attempts often involve urgency, strange email addresses, and requests for login credentials.
  • Training your team to spot red flags is essential for protecting customer data and business operations.
  • Always verify unexpected requests by contacting your provider or supplier directly.
  • Never share passwords, especially over email or phone without proper verification.

Transcript

“Meet brick and mortar supplies, a small business built on trust, teamwork and tiny plastic bricks.

Hi, I’m from your IT provider. We’ve detected a virus. I just need your login and password to fix it.

Oh OK, I guess that sounds serious.

Wait, that’s social engineering.When scammers trick people into giving up sensitive info by pretending to be someone trustworthy.With just a few words, the scammer got access to their systems, Orders vanished, customer data leaked brick by brick, their business started to crumble.

Hi, I’m from your IT provider. We’ve detected a virus, I just need your login and password to fix it.

Hmm, they’re rushing me asking me for sensitive info and the e-mail address looks weird.

Smart move. Always check. If you’re not sure, call your provider, supplier or customer directly.Never share passwords and train your team to spot the danger signs. Social engineering can be sneaky, but with awareness and teamwork, small businesses can remain safe and scan free. Protect your business, educate your team and remember not every friendly voice is a friend.

For more information in keeping your business safe and secure, why not visit our website www.adlconsultancy.com.”

Call to Action

Cybersecurity doesn’t have to be complicated. At ADL Consultancy, we help small businesses stay safe with practical training and ISO 27001 support.

👉 Protect your business, educate your team, and stay scam-free.
Visit www.adlconsultancy.com to learn more.