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Hacking humans: social engineering and the power of influence

All In The Mind

CHAPTER

Personality Traits and Vulnerability to Social Engineering

This chapter explores the relationship between personality traits and vulnerability to social engineering attacks. It discusses how traits such as openness, conscientiousness, and extroversion can influence susceptibility to phishing techniques. It also highlights the importance of cognitive processing and the preferred method for dealing with persuasive attempts.

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