Subliminal Hacking
The Art and Science of Social Engineering


 
 

 
Hypnosis

Hypnosis… Mumbo Jumbo or the Real Thing

Next lets look at Hypnosis. I am sure everyone is familiar with the term hypnosis, and we all have our own conception of what hypnosis is. Of course we are all entitled to our own opinions and views, and many will simply dismis...
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Social Engineering

91% Of All Attacks Attributable to Spear Phishing … Infograph by ProofPoint

I just received an email from Proofpoint, and its another one of their great Infographs. This is a great Infograph re-enforcing the fact that it only takes a single breach for the cost to be significant. Not surprisingly the in...
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Conferences

Social Engineering 101 Workshop … Hash Days 2011 Lucerne Switzerland

This year I have the honour of giving a workshop at Hash Days 2011 in Lucerne Switzerland. The course will run on the 26th and 27th October 2011, coffee breaks, snacks and lunch will be provided, all located at the Radisson Blu...
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Body Language

Exploiting the Brain … The Power of Language

An experienced and effective social engineer has two main qualities. First of all they have the social part, they have the ability to blend in, build relationship, establish rapport, and make that unconscious connection. This t...
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Social Engineering

Get Out Of Jail Free Card.. Don’t leave home without it

There are many things that we may consider essential to have with us when engaging in a social engineering test, but ensuring you have your Get Out Of Jail Free card should be one of the top items on your list, along with a fak...
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