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Name: Social Engineering
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Author: Christopher Hadnagy

📘 Social Engineering by Christopher Hadnagy

Social Engineering examines the psychology behind human manipulation, detailing the techniques hackers use to gather confidential data and offering actionable strategies to safeguard individuals and organizations. The work delves into real-world methods—from phishing and pretexting to baiting—and provides a comprehensive framework for recognizing and countering social engineering threats. By blending theoretical insights with practical recommendations, it equips readers with the knowledge to strengthen both personal and corporate security postures.

First publish date: 2011

Genre: Technology & Computing/Cybersecurity

Authors: Christopher Hadnagy

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