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Social engineering – by Andy Malone

It's an undeniable fact that we are all creatures of habit. From before we're born, to the moment we die, our entire lives are a never-ending series of patterns. From the fundamentals of learning human speech, to when we take our meals and even when and how we go to work. Of course, there are those who will argue the opposite, but as a security professional it's our job to look at these patterns and analyze them for any potential threats. Airline security procedures could be offered up here as a perfect example. As humans, we have the innate instinct to trust people. Our family and friends, our bank, our food suppliers, and even our government. Even on the internet, we casually talk to friends on Facebook ...