CAPEC-424 — Influence Perception of Consensus or Social Proof
CAPEC-424: Influence Perception of Consensus or Social Proof
MITRE CAPEC attack pattern
| Status | Draft |
| Typical severity | Low |
| Likelihood of attack | Low |
| Catalogue | CAPEC 3.9 (2023-01-24) |
Description
The adversary influences the target's actions by leveraging the inherent human nature to assume behavior of others is appropriate. In situations of uncertainty, people tend to behave in ways they see others behaving. The adversary convinces the target of adopting behavior or actions that is advantageous to the adversary.
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.