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Vishing breaking down social engineering techniques

Vishing: Breaking Down Social Engineering Techniques

| | artificial time constraint, authority, Liking, Newsletter, reciprocity, social engineering, social engineering techniques, Social-proof, vishing
If you’ve read our past joint newsletter, you know that Curt and I (Shelby) approach vishing in a way that […] ...
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Influence Techniques in Everyday Life: Sales

Influence Techniques in Everyday Life: Sales

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People in many different professions use social engineering as a tool in everyday life. In the case of sales, social […] ...
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Pick Your Vishing Avatar

Pick Your Vishing Avatar

| | artificial time constraints, authority, ego suspension, Newsletter, non-judgmental validation, pretext, rapport building, social engineering, vishing
In our September newsletter two professional vishers explain their own unique approach and how they learn from each other ...
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Cha-Ching! Zheng’s Datang Coin Ponzi Scheme

| | authority, Bitcoin, Cha-Ching! Zheng’s Datang Coin Ponzi Scheme, Charlie Shrem, Crytocurrency, Datang Coin, Dave Carlson, Don’t Let Your Knowledge Become Your Weakness, DTC Holding, Emotional Trigger, Evgeny Subbotin, , Pretexting, scam artist, social engineering, Social-proof, The Carefully Arranged and Detailed Scam, The More You Know; The Safer You’ll Be – Right?, Zheng
Charlie Shrem, age 11, invests early and makes millions in Bitcoin! Dave Carlson makes $8 million per month in Bitcoin! Inspired by these and other true-life stories, some have felt that with ...
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