Hadnagy, Christopher
Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking
- ISBN 13:
- 9781119433385
- author:
- Hadnagy, Christopher
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 22.61 x 15.24 x 1.52 centimetres
- Genre:
- Computers, Web, General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking reveals the techniques used by hackers to exploit human decision-making, gaining access to sensitive spaces undetected by firewalls and antivirus software.
Renowned expert Christopher Hadnagy explains the most commonly-used social engineering techniques, showing how they have been used in the past and how to recognize, predict, and prevent them. This updated Second Edition covers the latest methods, including stories, examples, and scientific study behind human decision-making exploitation.
By understanding the psychology behind social engineering, you can protect yourself and others from manipulation. This book takes you inside the social engineer's bag of tricks, providing valuable insights into the secret weapon of malicious social engineering: human nature and emotion.