The document discusses social engineering techniques used to manipulate people into revealing confidential information. It outlines 5 types of social engineers from opportunistic to master manipulators. Key techniques discussed include NLP patterns, hypnosis, mentalism, and protecting oneself by educating, empowering, and testing defenses. The presenter advocates constant learning to improve social engineering skills while maintaining an ethical approach.
1. Head Hacking :
The Magic of
Suggestion and
Perception
Dale Pearson
2. The contents of
this presentation
are the result of my
own research,
experiences and
opinions, and not
that of my employer
or associated
clients.
3. Just by reading this, you are allowing me
control of a small piece of your mind
Thank You
4. Its not you, its ME
Head Hacker
InfoSec
Professional
Social
Engineer
Hypno4st
Mentalist
Geek
5. What’s on the cards?
• Types
of
Social
Engineer
• Best
tool
for
the
job
• Journey
to
enlightenment
• What
you
can
do
• Become
Mindful
6. What is social engineering?
• Wikipedia
-‐
Social
engineering
is
the
act
of
manipula4ng
people
into
performing
ac4ons
or
divulging
confiden4al
informa4on,
rather
than
by
breaking
in
or
using
technical
cracking
techniques;
essen4ally
a
fancier,
more
technical
way
of
lying.
• JEDI
Powers??
Mind
Control??
8. Type 1 : Opportunist
• AOrac4ve
Individual
• Available
• Got
some
skills
• First
4mer
• Infrequent
9. Type 2 : Natural Confidence
• Talks
the
Talk
• Not
always
walking
the
walk
• Good
communicator
• Comfortable
interac4ng
• Lacks
exper4se
10. Type 3 : Professional
• Skilled
in
InfoSec
• Regimented
• Knowledgeable
• More
Art,
less
Science
11. Type 4 : Seasoned Pro
• Repeatable
process
• Experience
• Handles
confronta4on
• Passionate
• Knows
everything
12. Type 5 : Master Manipulator
• Understanding
of
how
and
why
• Has
a
game
plan
• Mul4ple
outs
• Passion
and
Dedica4on
• Tried
and
Tested
• Constant
Evolu4on
• Crea4ve
• Cocky
13. Be The Master Manipulator
Utilise the Power of your Mind,
Linguistics and Observation
14. Best tool for the job
• Limbic
System
–
Animalis4c
–
Fight
of
Flight
• Subconscious
–
Power
House
–
11,000,000
pieces
of
informa4on
a
second
• Conscious
–
Our
Reality
–
16
to
40
pieces
of
informa4on,
1,680,000
MHz
Pen4um
Processor
based
on
what
we
perceive
to
be
priority
informa4on
15. Get Committed
• Focus
• Planned
Path
• Persuasion
• Agreement
• Choosing
the
right
ear
• We
stay
true
to
what
we
say
26. NLP Pattern Examples
• Redefini4on
–
Change
Focus
and
Ques4on
• Agreement
–
Agree
on
the
nega4ve,
focus
to
posi4ve,
your
idea
/
requirement
• Awareness
–
Bring
aOen4on
to
something,
key
words
• Interrup4on
–
Confusion,
Overflow,
Derailment