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The Art of Social Engineering

The Art of Social Engineering: Uncover the secrets behind the human dynamics in cybersecurity

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The Art of Social Engineering

The Psychology behind Social Engineering

You have probably heard the term social engineering before, either in the news (as part of a big scam) or even in your job as part of the annual security awareness program.

But what is social engineering? Well, to make it simple, we can just say that social engineering is the art of manipulating people to perform an action that will provide a benefit for the attacker. That action could be in the form of disclosing information, executing an action (such as executing a command), or even disabling or bypassing a security measure.

In other words, social engineering is focused on “hacking” the users, not the systems.

Now, to better understand social engineering, it is imperative to understand the psychology, principles, and tactics behind those attacks. Attackers will leverage a set of psychological concepts, principles, and tactics to successfully manipulate the victim. They will then use the art of manipulation to influence the victim to either reveal sensitive information (passwords, users, etc.) or even perform a given action (such as disabling the antivirus).

Understanding those tactics will help you to identify when you are a target and avoid falling into these elaborate attack vectors. For this reason, in this chapter, we will cover the following main topics:

  • The art of manipulation
  • Tactics and principles used to influence the victims
  • Developing rapport
  • The weakness behind the empathy
  • Leveraging influence tactics for defensive security

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  • Gain insights into the open source intelligence (OSINT) methods used by attackers to harvest data
  • Understand the evolving implications of social engineering on social networks
  • Implement effective defensive strategies to mitigate the probability and impact of social engineering attacks
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Description

Social engineering is one of the most prevalent methods used by attackers to steal data and resources from individuals, companies, and even government entities. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding social engineering attacks and how to protect against them. The Art of Social Engineering starts by giving you an overview of the current cyber threat landscape, explaining the psychological techniques involved in social engineering attacks, and then takes you through examples to demonstrate how to identify those attacks. You’ll learn the most intriguing psychological principles exploited by attackers, including influence, manipulation, rapport, persuasion, and empathy, and gain insights into how attackers leverage technology to enhance their attacks using fake logins, email impersonation, fake updates, and executing attacks through social media. This book will equip you with the skills to develop your own defensive strategy, including awareness campaigns, phishing campaigns, cybersecurity training, and a variety of tools and techniques. By the end of this social engineering book, you’ll be proficient in identifying cyberattacks and safeguarding against the ever-growing threat of social engineering with your defensive arsenal.

Who is this book for?

This book is for cybersecurity enthusiasts, ethical hackers, penetration testers, IT administrators, cybersecurity analysts, or anyone concerned with cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management. It will serve as a valuable resource for managers, decision makers, and government officials to understand the impact and importance of social engineering and how to protect against this threat.

What you will learn

  • Grasp the psychological concepts and principles used in social engineering attacks
  • Distinguish the different types of social engineering attacks
  • Examine the impact of social engineering on social networks
  • Find out how attackers leverage OSINT tools to perform more successful attacks
  • Walk through the social engineering lifecycle
  • Get a glimpse of the capabilities of Social Engineering Toolkit (SET)

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Table of Contents

16 Chapters
Part 1: Understanding Social Engineering Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: The Psychology behind Social Engineering Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Understanding Social Engineering Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Common Scam Attacks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Types of Social Engineering Attacks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2: Enhanced Social Engineering Attacks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Enhanced Social Engineering Attacks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Social Engineering and Social Network Attacks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: AI-Driven Techniques in Enhanced Social Engineering Attacks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: The Social Engineering Toolkit (SET) Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3: Protecting against Social Engineering Attacks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Understanding the Social Engineering Life Cycle Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Defensive Strategies for Social Engineering Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Applicable Laws and Regulations for Social Engineering Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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I was blown away by "The Art of Social Engineering." Toska and Bravo provide an in-depth exploration of the intriguing world of social engineering. Their writing is clear, concise, and highly engaging. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the psychology behind human interactions and how it can be used for both ethical and security purposes. The real-life examples and practical insights make it a valuable resource. I couldn't put it down!
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Tracy Adam Nov 22, 2023
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In 'The Art of Social Engineering,' the author skillfully breaks down the complexities of social dynamics. It's a comprehensive guide that not only educates but also inspires readers to apply these insights in their daily lives. Truly transformative!"
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Raymond Oct 23, 2023
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Social engineering for cybersecurity requires a comprehension of the techniques , vulnerabilities and countermeasures associated with social engineering to enhance the security posture and cultivate cybersecurity awareness. This book goes overthe threat landscape and how social engineering attacks fit into it. AI threats and attacks are discussed including AI driven exploits including Deepfakes. I found this to be an excellent and up to date overview of the current iterations of ever evolving attacks.
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RJ Sep 17, 2024
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I am a retired fed. I am considered by many to be an expert on scams and fraud. The author of this book really knows his stuff when it comes to the spectrum of social engineering, cybersecurity, cybercrime, and scams/fraud. And he presents it in a very easy way to understand and retain. Highly recommended.
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