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In social engineering, the human hacker targets the emotions of their victim. Rational thinking often takes a back seat in this context. The victim’s decisions are guided by their feelings. But is it really that simple? The psychology of social engineering is highly diverse and complex, as it draws on multiple scientific disciplines. To fully understand the psychological foundations of social engineering, we must consider the following scientific aspects in their entirety:

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Psychological Backgrounds of Social Engineering

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    2025年

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  • Erfan Koza,
  • Asiye Öztürk,
  • Michael Willer

摘要

In social engineering, the human hacker targets the emotions of their victim. Rational thinking often takes a back seat in this context. The victim’s decisions are guided by their feelings. But is it really that simple? The psychology of social engineering is highly diverse and complex, as it draws on multiple scientific disciplines. To fully understand the psychological foundations of social engineering, we must consider the following scientific aspects in their entirety: