Reputation Systems Against Social Engineering

Explore the challenges of social engineering and opinion manipulation in modern online environments during this conference talk from Hack In The Box Security Conference. Delve into the vulnerabilities of electronic communication systems, social networks, and marketplaces to scam and manipulation campaigns. Learn about a proposed "liquid rank" reputation assessment system based on graph theory, designed to reduce scam losses for honest participants and increase costs for dishonest ones. Examine real-world examples from blockchains and marketplace simulations. Discover the concept of a personal security assistant based on cognitive modeling, aimed at defending users from manipulation and negative impacts. Gain insights from Anton Kolonin, an experienced programmer and researcher with expertise in AI, blockchain, and computational geophysics, as he presents innovative approaches to combat social engineering threats in our increasingly connected digital world.