Cameras

Cameras can be a useful tool for social engineers when it is necessary to capture information quickly. Often it is faster to take a simple picture of information then it would be to write it down. The ability of most cameras to record video is also useful for this purpose. Items to look for in a social engineering camera are the ability to take photographs in a non-obvious manner. This requires…

Commitment and Consistency

Commitment and Consistency has potential implications of use for both the attacker and victim in scenarios regarding Social Engineering. Definition “People have a general desire to appear consistent in their behavior. People generally also value consistency in others. Compliance professionals can exploit the desire to be consistent by having someone make an initial, often small, commitment.…

Instant Rapport

Instant rapport is important because sometimes a social engineer’s success hinges on quickly developing a positive bond, so that the person will feel comfortable sharing information. Indeed, a big part of the social engineer’s job is obtaining information needed to compromise their target. This frequently means interacting with people.  Therefore, the ability to create rapport, or in other words,…

Interview and Interrogation

These two areas are jumbled together more in real life than on TV. In spite of what people do, here are some basic facts to remember during an interview or interrogation session. You can’t really tell if someone is lying, all you can do is note the topics that the subject shows stress during and investigate those areas further. All subjects have stress during this process so baselining…

Successful Pretexting

A solid pretext can be the difference between success and failure to a social engineer. Research, information gathering and planning are all key parts of successful pretexting. Looking the Part Again simple is better. But, never-the-less, it's important to look the part. For example, if pretexting as a sales person, it's important to dress the part, and even have a sales contract or two.…

Becoming a Successful Elicitor

Becoming a successful elicitor, in other words, "How to be a great communicator". Steps To Success The steps to becoming a great elicitor may seem simplistic, but initiating these on the fly is not so easy, especially without notes and to make it seem natural. To become a successful elicitor it’s crucial to understand how to communicate with people. You must learn to be adaptive,…

The SEORG Book List

Welcome to the SEORG Book List! This list is updated with referrals from our monthly Podcast. Discover what some of the leading experts in security and psychology are reading. Purchase on Amazon by clicking the image.   The Latest Referrals! From SEPodcast 137 — Human Hacking with Chris Hadnagy Chris recommends: Without Conscience: The Disturbing Worlds of the Psychopaths Among Us…