CAPEC Definitions
CAPEC Definitions / CAPEC-424
CAPEC-424: Influence Perception of Consensus or Social Proof
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.
Severity:Low
Possibility:Low
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.
