Ingeniería social

In the defense fortress we build around our data, the human element is always the weakest link. Hackers, good and bad, use a number of specific tricks to gain access to sensitive information, employing "human hacking" techniques to convince people to reveal passwords, send sensitive files, transfer large amounts of money, and voluntarily do other things. acts contrary to their interests. This book details the ability of the human hacker to help security professionals identify and remedy weaknesses in their own systems. Starting with an in-depth exploration of the communication model, tribal mindset, observation skills, manipulation, and other basic issues, the explanation progresses to a practical guide to identify, combat, and prevent such attacks in our organizations. The updated second edition by author Christopher Hadnagy offers a fresh take on the latest trends in social engineering and timeless classics, including several case studies ripped from the headlines, plus his own real-world experience. With practical advice on elicitation, excuses, information gathering, tailgating, shoulder surfing, phishing, and much more, this book delves into how humans can be influenced to make compromising decisions.