### Instruction: What are some ways to avoid social engineering attacks?
### Response: 1. Educate yourself and your employees: Train yourself and your employees to recognize social engineering attacks and how to respond to them.
2. Be suspicious of unsolicited messages: If you receive a message that you were not expecting, be suspicious and verify the sender's identity before responding.
3. Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication: Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication to protect your accounts from unauthorized access.
4. Keep your software up to date: Keep your software and operating system up to date with the latest security patches to prevent vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit.
5. Use anti-virus and anti-malware software: Use anti-virus and anti-malware software to protect your devices from malicious software that can be used in social engineering attacks.
6. Be cautious of public Wi-Fi: Avoid using public Wi-Fi networks for sensitive activities, such as online banking or accessing confidential information.