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Social Engineering Techniques
Jun 22, 2024
Social Engineering Techniques
Misinformation and Disinformation
Definition
: Factually incorrect details designed to divide or confuse.
Difference from Opinion
: Based on false information rather than differing viewpoints.
Purpose
:
Persuade people to believe falsehoods.
Distract from damaging truths.
Common Platforms
: Social media.
Documented Cases
: Often involve third-party governments or nation-states.
Influence Campaigns
Characteristics
:
Typically revolve around political or social issues.
Execution
:
Use of advertising and social media tools.
Misinformation Process
Creation of Fake Accounts
:
Attackers create multiple accounts with fake users.
Posting Content
:
Fake account posts misinformation online.
Amplification through Social Media
:
Use of like, share, and follow options.
Social media algorithms further share popular posts.
Mass Media Involvement
:
Once popular, mass media may cover the misinformation, further spreading it.
Social Engineering via Brand Names
Technique
:
Impersonate well-known brand names (e.g., Coca-Cola, McDonald’s).
Execution
:
Create multiple fake websites with these brand names.
Search Engine Manipulation
:
Google indexes fake sites.
Users searching for legitimate sites may be redirected to fake ones.
Consequences
:
Display of malicious popups or images.
Possible malware infection, leading to:
Display of ads.
Tracking of site visits.
Data exfiltration.
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