Reading Notes
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In real life, persuasion is about creating a good connection with someone. A social engineer needs this skill to win trust and get others to open doors for them. Unlike simple manipulation, persuasion works when the other person likes you…
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What is pretexting? In a social engineer’s perspective, pretexting is creating a cover story for their mission – who they are, where they work, where that came from, what is their agenda and all other facts about themselves that will…
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Profiling means learning about the person or group you plan to test in a social engineering exercise. It involves gathering details about their habits, background, and behavior so you can choose the best way to approach them and begin the…