How Hackers Think
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Security Basics80%
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Understanding hacker psychology and social engineering tactics
Original Description
Forget the Hollywood stereotype of hackers. Hackers actually succeed by exploiting human psychology and finding the path of least resistance. This video explores how attackers use reconnaissance and social engineering to target human behavior rather than just technology.
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