B13: PEOPLE HACKING: PERSONALITY TYPES AND SOCIAL ENGINEERING

PERSONALITY TYPES AND SOCIAL ENGINEERING
In the context of social engineering, understanding personality types can be crucial as it can influence an individual’s susceptibility to different types of attacks.
Here are some key aspects:
Extraversion:	Individuals who are extroverted may be more susceptible to social engineering attacks that involve direct human interaction, such as pretexting or baiting
Agreeableness:	People who are agreeable are typically cooperative and like to maintain positive social interactions. They might be more susceptible to attacks that involve a perceived authority figure or a request for help.
Conscientiousness:	Highly conscientious people are organized and dependable. They might be less likely to fall for attacks due to their careful nature, but they could be targeted with attacks that exploit their sense of duty and responsibility.
Neuroticism:	Individuals with high levels of neuroticism are more likely to experience emotions such as anxiety and fear. They might be more susceptible to attacks that create a sense of urgency or fear
Openness to Experience:	People who are open to experience are curious and have a wide range of interests. They might be more susceptible to attacks that involve new or unusual requests
Trust:	Individuals who are trusting may be more vulnerable to social engineering attacks, as they are more likely to believe the attacker’s lies or deceptions
Social Responsibility:	Individuals who feel a strong sense of social responsibility may be more susceptible to social engineering attacks that involve a request for help or a cause
Risk-taking:	Individuals who are more willing to take risks may be more susceptible to social engineering attacks, as they may engage in behaviours that put them at risk
Impulsivity:	Impulsive individuals may be more susceptible to social engineering attacks that create a sense of urgency, as they may act without fully considering the consequences
Compliance:	Individuals who are compliant are more likely to follow rules and instructions, which could make them targets for attacks that involve a perceived authority figure
Understanding these personality traits can help in developing strategies to prevent social engineering attacks.