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How dumb are people? (computers and social engineering)
Posted on 3/14/14 at 12:01 pm
Posted on 3/14/14 at 12:01 pm
More and more often now I'm hearing stories about someone calling claiming to be from (Microsoft/Norton/insert software/antivirus company) saying they're seeing something wrong with their computer and would like to fix it remotely.
The user, without pause, does whatever they say to get them remotely connected to the computer.
Of course, when they're done, the computer is locked with a password (not the Windows password).
If you believed that story and helped someone connect to your computer, you deserve whatever is coming to you.
Common sense is a superpower these days.
The user, without pause, does whatever they say to get them remotely connected to the computer.
Of course, when they're done, the computer is locked with a password (not the Windows password).
If you believed that story and helped someone connect to your computer, you deserve whatever is coming to you.
Common sense is a superpower these days.
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Posted on 3/14/14 at 12:03 pm to Casty McBoozer
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How dumb are people? (computers and social engineering)
Oh a random email from FedEx..Sure I'll download and install the tracking number
Posted on 3/14/14 at 12:06 pm to GrammarKnotsi
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Sure I'll download and install the tracking number
Posted on 3/14/14 at 12:07 pm to Casty McBoozer
I'm with you man
Posted on 3/14/14 at 12:12 pm to Casty McBoozer
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How dumb are people?
yes
Posted on 3/14/14 at 12:14 pm to Casty McBoozer
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Common sense is a superpower these days.
I laugh daily at how badly people subject themselves to the powers of civil discovery. People will be involved in litigation worth half a million dollars, then take to Facebook to say "HAHAHAHA I FOOL DAT BOI! DEY THINK I HURT, JUS CHILLIN DOE1 TURNT UP!!!"
Posted on 3/14/14 at 12:16 pm to Casty McBoozer
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social engineering
the most effective method of "hacking"
Posted on 3/14/14 at 12:18 pm to Casty McBoozer
Step Dad got the call last week.
I could see a LOT of old timers falling for this nonsense.
If it didn't work, the con artists wouldn't do it.
I could see a LOT of old timers falling for this nonsense.
If it didn't work, the con artists wouldn't do it.
Posted on 3/14/14 at 12:33 pm to gmrkr5
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the most effective method of "hacking"
Definitely. People are your worst control.
Posted on 3/14/14 at 12:40 pm to RGJ18
That's our top tip when telling clients how to protect their shite. Educate their employees haha
Posted on 3/14/14 at 12:45 pm to Casty McBoozer
I get those calls to my house phone occasionally. What baffles me is how anyone can understand these fricking nigerian/indian/whatever accents well enough to give them the information they need -- especially old people, who have even less patience for foreigners and tech support.
Posted on 3/14/14 at 12:49 pm to Casty McBoozer
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Common sense is a superpower these days.
Just when you think you've made something idiot-proof, the world will create a better idiot.
This post was edited on 3/14/14 at 12:50 pm
Posted on 3/14/14 at 1:05 pm to ILikeLSUToo
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I get those calls to my house phone occasionally. What baffles me is how anyone can understand these fricking nigerian/indian/whatever accents well enough to give them the information they need -- especially old people, who have even less patience for foreigners and tech support.
My wife's grandmother gets these calls occasionally, and her responses are always awesome and sometimes subtly (or not) racist. It's great entertainment from our end.
Posted on 3/14/14 at 1:27 pm to ILikeLSUToo
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What baffles me is how anyone can understand these fricking nigerian/indian/whatever accents well enough to give them the information they need
My Step-Dad mentioned he had a tough time understanding the Indian fellow.
Posted on 3/14/14 at 1:56 pm to GrammarKnotsi
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Oh a random email from FedEx..Sure I'll download and install the tracking number
Or UPS. Can't tell you how many clients have called and told me they got that email and clicked on the .zip file and launched it. When I ask, "had you shipped something via UPS?" No, not for a while. Ugh.
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