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Sherlock Holmes was the “OG” Social Engineer
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Summary
This article draws parallels between the social engineering techniques of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and modern-day cyberattacks. The author, a cybersecurity professor, argues that the core principles of deception – exploiting trust, creating urgency, and leveraging curiosity – remain constant, regardless of technological advancements. She highlights the similarities between Holmes’s methods and those used by both ethical and malicious hackers, emphasizing that the key distinction lies in intent and legitimacy.
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