How Cybercriminals use human psychology to their advantage: An inside look at a Hacker’s mind
Most people think of code, tools, and firewalls when they think of hacking. But ask an experienced cybercriminal, and they’ll tell you — the weakest link isn’t the machine; it’s the human. Social engineering attacks take advantage of psychological weaknesses such as curiosity, fear, urgency, and trust. In this article, we explore the hacker’s perspective and show how, without writing a single line of code, access control and financial gain can be achieved through psychological manipulation.
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