Discover How Scenarios Exploit User Traits

Social engineers are masters of exploiting human nature. They prey on our innate tendencies to trust, our fear of negative consequences, and our natural curiosity. This article from Coalition explores the psychology behind these attacks, showing how attackers manipulate these traits in different scenarios to achieve their goals. This knowledge connects the "how" of an attack to the "why" it works. You'll learn that a phishing email isn't just a fake message; it's a carefully crafted tool designed to exploit your sense of urgency and fear. Understanding this allows you to build a stronger mental defense, recognizing the emotional manipulation at play and responding with logic instead of impulse.