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MITRE CAPEC-421 (Influence Perception of Authority) is a detailed-level attack pattern in the MITRE Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification. An adversary uses a social engineering technique to convey a sense of authority that motivates the target to reveal specific information or take specific action. There are various techniques for producing a sense of authority during ordinary modes of communication. One common method is impersonation. Likelihood of attack: High. Typical severity: Low.
Pillar: Cybersecurity · Authority: MITRE Corporation · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/421.html
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- MITRE CAPEC-421: Influence Perception of Authority (https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/421.html)
- MITRE Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) (https://capec.mitre.org/)
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