Social Engineering: The Art of Hacking Humans and Why It’s So Effective
Social engineers hack people, not computers. Rachel Tobac, a cyber social engineer, skillfully persuades others to act against their better judgment. While hacking humans may sound tricky, it’s all about leveraging psychological principles like urgency and authority. Tobac’s journey from DEF CON competitor to ethical social engineer proves that hacking can be hilariously legal.
Hot Take:
Who needs a magic wand when you have a phone and a little bit of charm? Rachel Tobac is living proof that you can hack humans faster than you can say “Ctrl+Alt+Delete.” Who knew that hacking people could be better than hacking computers? Take that, Skynet!
Key Points:
– Rachel Tobac is a social engineer who specializes in “hacking” people rather than computers.
– Social engineering exploits human psychology using principles like urgency, authority, and unity.
– Tobac’s career in social engineering took off after participating in DEF CON’s social engineering competitions.
– Ethical hacking can be more lucrative and less stressful than illegal hacking.
– Tobac founded SocialProof Security to educate and protect organizations against social engineering attacks.