CAPEC-420: Influence Perception of Scarcity
CAPEC版本: 3.9
更新日期: 2023-01-24
攻击模式描述
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.
前提条件
- The adversary must have the means and knowledge of how to communicate with the target in some manner.
所需技能
所需资源
- None: No specialized resources are required to execute this type of attack.
后果影响
影响范围: Confidentiality Integrity Availability
技术影响: Other
说明: Attacks that leverage the principle of scarcity can lead to the target performing an action that results in a variety of consequences that negatively affect the confidentiality, availability, and/or integrity of an application or system.
缓解措施
An organization should provide regular, robust cybersecurity training to its employees to prevent social engineering attacks.
示例实例
An adversary sends an email to a target about a limited-time opportunity to claim a considerable monetary reward. The email contains a link to a site which the adversary says is only active for a short time and to the first person to claim it. By convincing the user of the scarcity of the monetary reward, the adversary aims to persuade them to click on the malicious link in the email.