Social Engineering - Different type of behaviors

Scarcity works on the belief that something is in short supply. It's a common technique of marketers, ""buy now: resources are limited."

Authority works on the premise of power. as an example, "hi, is this the help desk? I work for the senior VP, and he needs his password reset in a hurry!"


Consistency people like to be consistent. As an example, ask someone a question, and then just pause and continue to look at them. They will want to answer, just to be consistent.

Social validation based on the idea that if one person does it, others will too. This one you have heard from your kids, "but Dad, everyone else is doing it. Why can't I?"

Reciprocation if someone gives you a token or small gift, you feel pressured to give something in return.

Knowing the various techniques that social engineers use can go a long way toward defeating their potential hacks. Along with these techniques, it is important to know that they can attack person-to-person or computer-to-person.

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