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Social engineering != dishonesty, in my opinion. Loopholes can be found and exploited in perfectly honest ways.
by rattray 14y ago
Social engineering != dishonesty, in my opinion.
Loopholes can be found and exploited in perfectly honest ways.
- rdouble 14y agoMost accounts of social engineering I've read are just someone lying about who they are to get in somewhere, or get someone's password. Are there interesting examples of social engineering that don't involve this?
- 31reasons 14y agoThese are few mild versions of social engineering: 1. Giving a compliment or a gift to someone can bring you favors. 2. Wearing clothes such that it would imply (false) higher social status. 3. Exhibiting confidence to make people think you are smart.