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Social Engineering 101
Published October 26, 2011
Do you pay attention at work to the guy who delivers water? To the person who vacuums the carpets? You should. We can't stress enough the importance of protecting your confidential information, and that of your business, from social engineers.
Here is a description of how Jim Stickley, a security consultant, takes advantage of those "invisible people" to steal computer data - and even hardware - using only the tools of the social engineer.
Social engineering: My career as a professional bank robber
Be sure also to take a look at the linked stories in the article!
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