Christopher Hadnagy Books
Christopher Hadnagy is a security expert and professional social engineer. Previously, he worked on the BBC series The Real Hustle, in which he and Paul Wilson demonstrated how con men scam the innocent. He is also the author of Unmasking the Social Engineer.
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What's Social Engineering about?
Social Engineering (2011) reveals the secret methods hackers and con artists use to manipulate their targets and scam their victims. The book provides detailed step-by-step depictions of how criminals plan a scheme, and gives you all the tools you need to prevent yourself from being duped.
Who should read Social Engineering?
- Anyone who wants to know how hackers and scammers plan a heist
- Anyone interested in how to influence a stranger’s behavior
- People who watched the BBC series Hustle or The Real Hustle
Human Hacking
What's Human Hacking about?
Human Hacking (2021) is a guide to the art of ethical social engineering. Using the same tools of psychology and influence deployed by security hackers, it demonstrates how to boost social interactions in daily life. It covers a range of tips on how to adjust your natural communication tendencies to steer encounters to your advantage, with practical tools on how to influence others using empathy and compassion.
Who should read Human Hacking?
- Those interested in becoming more persuasive
- People interested in making new friends
- Anyone interested in social engineering