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S 02
MISSION 02 Beginner 60 min

Social Engineering & Human Hacking

Understand the psychological levers attackers pull — authority, urgency, scarcity, reciprocity — and how to spot them in real conversations.

Topics covered
  • Cialdini's six principles of influence
  • Pretexting and impersonation scripts
  • Vishing, smishing, and voice deepfakes
  • Romance and pig-butchering long cons
  • Urgency, fear, and authority triggers
  • Verbal red flags and conversational tells
  • Building a personal verification routine