Convictions for social engineering – lessons learned from notable cases
In the realm of cybercrime, social engineering has emerged as a formidable tactic, exploiting the vulnerabilities of human psychology to gain unauthorized access, deceive individuals, and perpetrate fraudulent activities. While specific convictions solely for social engineering may be challenging to find, there have been notable cases where individuals were convicted for offenses related to manipulation, deception, and unauthorized access. Examining these cases provides valuable insights into the legal consequences and lessons learned from such actions. Let’s look at these now:
- Kevin Mitnick – unmasking the hacker extraordinaire
In the annals of cybersecurity, the name Kevin Mitnick reverberates as one of the most infamous hackers. Mitnick employed various social engineering techniques to infiltrate computer systems, leaving a trail of unauthorized access and compromised data in his...
