Overview of the Vishing Competition

The vishing competition tests participants' skills in social engineering, where they aim to extract sensitive information from unsuspecting targets over the phone. Contestants step into a sound-isolated booth and have 22 minutes to persuade a representative from a large phone company to share confidential details. Competitors prepare pretexts, or fabricated stories, to support their calls and often change costumes to align with their narratives, adding an engaging theatrical element to the competition. Using heart rate monitors, the audience observes their anxiety levels, creating a thrilling atmosphere as they navigate phone conversations filled with tension and strategizing.