Social engineering : the art of human hacking
Title:
Social engineering : the art of human hacking
Personal Author:
Publication Information New:
Indianapolis, IN : Wiley, c2011.
Physical Description:
(xix, 382 p.) : ill. ; 21cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
A look into the world of social engineering -- Information gathering -- Elicitation -- Pretexting: how to become anyone -- Mind tricks: psychological principles used in social engineering -- Influence: the power of persuasion -- The tools of the social engineer -- Case studies: dissecting the social engineer -- Prevention and mitigation.
Abstract:
Examines what social engineering is, the methods used by hackers to gather information, and ways to prevent social engineering threats.
Language:
English