What MITRE CAPEC-407: Pretexting (Standard Attack Pattern - Low Severity) requires
MITRE CAPEC-407 (Pretexting) is a standard-level attack pattern in the MITRE Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification. An adversary engages in pretexting behavior to solicit information from target persons, or manipulate the target into performing some action that serves the adversary's interests. During a pretexting attack, the adversary creates an invented scenario, assuming an identity or role to persuade a targeted victim to release information or perform some action. Likelihood of attack: Medium. Typical severity: Low. Parent pattern for CAPEC-383 Harvesting Information via API Event Monitoring; CAPEC-412 Pretexting via Customer Service; CAPEC-413 Pretexting via Tech Support; and others. Relates to MITRE ATT&CK T1589.
Pillar: Cybersecurity · Authority: MITRE Corporation · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:
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- MITRE CAPEC-407: Pretexting (https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/407.html)
- MITRE ATT&CK T1589: Gather Victim Identity Information (https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1589/)
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