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Social Engineering The Science of Human Hacking reveals the craftier side of the hacker's repertoire - why hack into something when you could just ask for access? Undetectable by firewalls and antivirus software, social engineering relies on human fault to gain access to sensitive spaces; in this book, renowned expert Christopher Hadnagy explains the most commonly used techniques that fool even the most robust security personnel and reveals how these techniques have been used in the past.Â
The way that we make decisions as humans affects everything from our emotions to our security. Hackers, since the beginning of time, have figured out ways to exploit that decision making process and get you to take an action not in your best interest. Networks and systems can be hacked, but they can also be protected; when the "system" in question is a human being, there is no software to fall back on, no hardware upgrade, no code that can lock information down indefinitely. Human nature and emotion is the secret weapon of the malicious social engineering, and this book reveals how to recognize, predict, and prevent this type of manipulation by taking you inside the social engineer's bag of tricks.
Download Social Engineering Second Edition The Science of Human Hacking Audible Audio Edition Christopher Hadnagy Gildan Media Books
"The marvellous Admiral Hadnagy has done it again. If you haven't had a chance to view this author's other books, search for them immediately after purchasing this book. Whether you are looking to upgrade your knowledge of social engineering, trying to get free burgers, or pick up chicks (that's a joke, but seriously it's an option) this is the book for which you've been searching. Chris promises and delivers on identifying security issues (and yes, some policies to mitigate them), non-verbal communion techniques, and the psychology behind each interaction. Grab this book while you have the chance - the author is a living legend."
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Social Engineering Second Edition The Science of Human Hacking Audible Audio Edition Christopher Hadnagy Gildan Media Books Reviews
- You don't even need to be interested in social engineering to benefit from (and enjoy reading) this book. In fact, about two thirds of it is devoted to building rapport, trust and influence no matter where you find yourself or what you're trying to do. The author presents the scientific principles at just the right level and then reinforces them with an abundance of anecdotes, most of which are pretty amusing. I especially liked that he includes personal stories of both successes and failures. The result is a remarkably good read that is both informative and enjoyable. If you are security professional or simply concerned about your own security, then you really should read this book. For everyone else, chapters 2-8 will likely help you improve some aspect of your social skills.
- This updated edition to Christopher Hadnagy’s classic has stayed with the times. While the tools have changed, the underlying method of OSINT remains the same. Chris provides an overview of the steps every social engineer takes to extract information out of you and ultimately deceive you. He does provide some tools that you can use, but as he states, technology constantly advances so you have to be mindful that what might have worked a year ago may not work again today.
My one complaint for this book is that the images are low resolution and hard to make out. They’re all in black and white, which makes it difficult to spot irregularities for his many exercises.
Still, this is a great edition that managed to keep up with the pace of the internet’s changes and will keep you up to date on the world of social engineering. - The marvellous Admiral Hadnagy has done it again. If you haven't had a chance to view this author's other books, search for them immediately after purchasing this book. Whether you are looking to upgrade your knowledge of social engineering, trying to get free burgers, or pick up chicks (that's a joke, but seriously it's an option) this is the book for which you've been searching. Chris promises and delivers on identifying security issues (and yes, some policies to mitigate them), non-verbal communion techniques, and the psychology behind each interaction. Grab this book while you have the chance - the author is a living legend.
- Just like everything else produced by Mr. Hadnagy, this book is exceptional. I have had the pleasure of attending his training in person, and you can’t find a more genuine instructor. His contributions to the security industry ere enormous and this book is just another item in that list. Bravo, sir.
- One of the best boons I have read in my life. Very instructive, practical, referencial and yet includes experiences which makes clear the points Hadnagy wants you to understand. Hadnagy really is an enthusiast, and you will be amused on how many tools you will learn with his book.
- Great book and very interesting. The author points out many things and really rights them up with stories of his personal experiences.
- Excelente libro 100% recomendado, he seguido varios de sus libros y cada uno de ellos me sorprende mas lo vulnerable que somos los humanos.
- There is a story about Harry Houdini, that he once failed to escape from a jail cell, even though the door was unlocked. The reason he stayed trapped is that he only knew how to get out of locked doors. In the world of technology, there are indeed many locked doors, and social engineers know how to open them.
In the domain of social engineering, Christopher Hadnagy is one of the best. I’ve reviewed other books of his here, namely Social Engineering The Art of Human Hacking, Unmasking the Social Engineer The Human Element of Security, and Phishing Dark Waters The Offensive and Defensive Sides of Malicious Emails. In Social Engineering The Science of Human Hacking, Hadnagy continues his exploration into the world of social engineering.
In this book as the title implies, Hadnagy move the topics from social engineering as to art, to that of a science. The goal of a social engineer is not that far from being a con man. Where con stems from the word confidence. Be it a Three-card Monte scammer at Times Square, or a social engineer dressed-up a termite inspector; their goal is the same, to win your confidence.
Hadnagy quotes extensively from Dr. Paul Ekman, an American psychologist who specializes in the study of emotions and their relation to facial and body expressions. By mastering these expressions, the social engineer can make their attacks much more successful.
Besides Ekman, the book references the work of other psychologists including Dr. Ellen Langer, professor of psychology at Harvard University whose expertise is in the illusion of control and decision-making, neuroeconomist Dr. Paui Zak, whose work in neuroeconomist, which is the study of decision making, and more. By building on these sciences, the social engineer can be devastating effective in their attacks.
As good as the science is, it is not perfect. And as good a social engineer Hadnagy is, he fails at times. What is unique about the book is that he does not shy away from sharing those mistakes with the reader. While there are plenty of success stories in the book, he also includes disaster stories where he failed miserably. In the movies the social engineer never errs. But are in that case does not imitate life.
Becoming a highly effective social engineer is something that takes time to master. For those looking to master the topic, Christopher Hadnagy is a great person to learn from and Social Engineering The Science of Human Hacking is a great resource to take you there.
