Split Personalities - The Psychology of Social Engineering - DefCamp - 2016

Explore the psychology behind social engineering in this DefCamp 2016 conference talk. Delve into the intricacies of hacking the human mind, understanding emotional triggers, and examining how people make decisions. Learn about practical applications of social engineering techniques, including phishing websites and domain manipulation. Gain insights from the speaker's personal experiences and discover how companies can be vulnerable to these tactics. Analyze the concept of "Congee toe ergo sum" and its relevance to human behavior. Examine Herbert Simon's theories and their implications for social engineering. Understand why giving second chances can be exploited in social engineering scenarios. Enhance your knowledge of information security and human psychology to better protect against manipulation and cyber threats.