"Social Engineering", (Social Engineering), also known as social engineering. This has nothing to do with architectural design, it has to do with human interaction. Some believe this is a method often used by scammers. But social engineering itself is not good or bad, it can also help us achieve good intentions and learn the skills of communicating with strangers.
The following is from "Thinking Like a Spy" by J•C•Carlson. The specific steps are:
First, choose a target. You need to fully understand the person or organization you are interested in, approach strangers through acquaintances, or create some coincidences yourself.
Second, look for a "reason to connect." This is the key to getting close to the target and impressing the opponent. The simplest example is when a girl you like at school is asked to borrow an eraser.
Finally, don't let others feel that you did the research. Try to be as natural as possible, and communicate appropriately.
Here's an example from the movie:
First, the male protagonist collects enough information in order to infiltrate Europol. Including garbage hunting, diving into the sewers to observe, sending Trojan mail.
So, if you want to communicate with strangers, you must be patient. Carefully observe each other's interests, occupations, habits. Don't rashly rush up to have an awkward chat with the other person.
Second, look for a "reason to connect." (simple opening remarks)
In the movie, the reason for the male protagonist is that "when visiting a group, he left his wallet in the cafeteria".
"I was taught a lesson by my father before because I lost my wallet." (The male protagonist is using the sympathy of others.)
There are other forms of opening in life:
- can you help me?
- Excuse me, do you mind if I sit here?
- do you like this too? Ha ha
- Don't you think this is a little strange?
The greatest social engineer was Kevin Mitnick. He has a very wonderful autobiography "Online Ghosts: The Autobiography of Mitnick, the World's No. 1 Hacker".
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