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Capec-425 Detail

Target Influence via Framing

Standard Social Engineering Likelihood: Low Typical Severity: Low

Parents: 416

Description

An adversary uses framing techniques to contextualize a conversation so that the target is more likely to be influenced by the adversary's point of view. Framing is information and experiences in life that alter the way we react to decisions we must make. This type of persuasive technique exploits the way people are conditioned to perceive data and its significance, while avoiding negative or avoidance responses from the target. Rather than a specific technique framing is a methodology of conversation that slowly encourages the target to adopt to the adversary's perspective. One technique of framing is to avoid the use of the word "No" and to contextualize responses in a manner that is positive. When performed skillfully the target is much more likely to volunteer information or perform actions favorable to the adversary.

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External ID Source Link Description
CAPEC-425 capec https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/425.html
REF-348 reference_from_CAPEC http://www.social-engineer.org The Official Social Engineering Portal, Social-Engineer.org, Tick Tock Computers, LLC

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  1. The adversary must have the means and knowledge of how to communicate with the target in some manner.

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Low
The adversary requires strong inter-personal and communication skills.
Confidentiality
Other (Successful attacks that influence the target via framing into performing an action or sharing sensitive information can result in a variety of consequences that negatively affect the confidentiality of an application or system.)

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