CAPEC Definitions
CAPEC Definitions / CAPEC-420
CAPEC-420: Influence Perception of Scarcity
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.
Severity:Low
Possibility:High
Extended Description
No Extended Description.
Mitigations
An organization should provide regular, robust cybersecurity training to its employees to prevent social engineering attacks.
Relationships with other CAPECs
CAPEC-417: Influence Perception
Prerequisites
The adversary must have the means and knowledge of how to communicate with the target in some manner.
Related Weaknesses
No related Weaknesses found.
