CAPEC-420 — Influence Perception of Scarcity
CAPEC-420: Influence Perception of Scarcity
MITRE CAPEC attack pattern
| Status | Stable |
| Typical severity | Low |
| Likelihood of attack | High |
| Catalogue | CAPEC 3.9 (2023-01-24) |
Description
The adversary leverages a perception of scarcity to persuade the target to perform an action or divulge information that is advantageous to the adversary. By conveying a perception of scarcity, or a situation of limited supply, the adversary aims to create a sense of urgency in the context of a target's decision-making process.
Prerequisites
- The adversary must have the means and knowledge of how to communicate with the target in some manner.
Skills required
- Low: The adversary requires strong inter-personal and communication skills.
Consequences
- Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability: Other
Mitigations
- An organization should provide regular, robust cybersecurity training to its employees to prevent social engineering attacks.