The Art of Social Engineering

Preface

Social engineering is one of the most common methods used by attackers to steal data and resources from people, companies, and even governments.

This book, The Art of Social Engineering, provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of social engineering attacks and how to protect against them. It starts by explaining the psychological principles behind social engineering attacks and the current threat landscape and providing a series of examples to help you identify those attacks.

After that, you will learn about the most interesting psychological principles used by attackers, including influence, manipulation, rapport, persuasion, and empathy. You will also understand how attackers leverage technology to enhance their attacks ...