Reddit reviews The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security
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Maybe someone just pretended to be an AT&T tech and got his info by calling the support switchboard and talking to a naive service rep. Gee, it's almost like they could have learned about that technique by reading a book or something.
the art of deception by kevin mitnik
http://www.amazon.ca/The-Art-Deception-Controlling-Security/dp/0471237124
My introduction to Social Engineering was in "The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security" by the famous hacker Kevin Mitnick.
From the wiki:
All, or nearly all, of the examples are fictional, but quite plausible. They expose the ease with which a skilled social engineer can subvert many rules most people take for granted. A few examples:
Honestly, it was a better introduction to and explaination of social engineering than pretty much anything I've caught on this subreddit. Most things on here are more "pick-up artist" tricks than what I would personally consider true social engineering.
He wrote a book a few years ago (2002) thats a fun read although not particularly informative. It largely focusses on social ngineering.
http://www.amazon.com/Art-Deception-Controlling-Element-Security/dp/0471237124
http://www.amazon.com/Art-Intrusion-Exploits-Intruders-Deceivers/dp/0471782661/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b/105-3743895-7466022 also in 2005.
There's a post like this every few weeks. Here's a link that links to a lot of other good links.
From personal experience, I recommend:
The Basics to Hacking and Penetration Testing
and since a lot of hacking these days has to do with social engineering, this book:
The Art of Deception
The Art of Deception by Kevin Mitnick. My personal favorite book on the topic, as its both highly informative and entertaining.
I suggest 3 books, all for different reasons.
The easiest I can explain it is Logic is math with words. You will learn how to form arguments and spot fallacy's. By the end of that textbook you will know how to put together a bulletproof argument and tear someone else's argument to shreds. Its practical philosophy for your ever day life. (And great for arguing on the internet)
I'm a firm believer that logic classes should be taught starting in middle school.
Read this AFTER learning the Logic textbook, it will make much more sense. After logic you will be able to put together logically sound arguments. After The Art of Deception, you will become good at putting together fallacious arguments. Because...well, sometimes you need to win even when you are wrong. Also, you will be able to spot people trying to do this too you.
I think these 3 books will give you a good overview of philosophy and logic and you will be able to implement them in a practical way in your life.
from information security, Kevin Mitnick The Art of Deception
great stories of early hackers and employees giving away the keys to the kingdom.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Art-Deception-Controlling-Security/dp/0471237124
His book has a handful of insights into social engineering, but nothing you wouldn't be able to get elsewhere.
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The Art of Deception Great book i learned about on "The Broken"