CAPEC-425: Target Influence via Framing |
Description An adversary uses framing techniques to contextualize a conversation so that the target is more likely to be influenced by the adversary's point of view. Framing is information and experiences in life that alter the way we react to decisions we must make. This type of persuasive technique exploits the way people are conditioned to perceive data and its significance, while avoiding negative or avoidance responses from the target. Rather than a specific technique framing is a methodology of conversation that slowly encourages the target to adopt to the adversary's perspective. One technique of framing is to avoid the use of the word "No" and to contextualize responses in a manner that is positive. When performed skillfully the target is much more likely to volunteer information or perform actions favorable to the adversary. Likelihood Of Attack Typical Severity Prerequisites
| The adversary must have the means and knowledge of how to communicate with the target in some manner. |
Skills Required
[Level: Low] The adversary requires strong inter-personal and communication skills. |
Consequences This table specifies different individual consequences associated with the attack pattern. The Scope identifies the security property that is violated, while the Impact describes the negative technical impact that arises if an adversary succeeds in their attack. The Likelihood provides information about how likely the specific consequence is expected to be seen relative to the other consequences in the list. For example, there may be high likelihood that a pattern will be used to achieve a certain impact, but a low likelihood that it will be exploited to achieve a different impact.| Scope | Impact | Likelihood |
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Confidentiality | Other | |
Mitigations
| An organization should provide regular, robust cybersecurity training to its employees to prevent social engineering attacks. |
| Avoid sharing unnecessary information during interactions beyond what is absolutely required for effective communication. |
References Content History | Submissions |
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| Submission Date | Submitter | Organization |
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| 2014-06-23 (Version 2.6) | CAPEC Content Team | The MITRE Corporation | | | Modifications |
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| Modification Date | Modifier | Organization |
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| 2017-08-04 (Version 2.11) | CAPEC Content Team | The MITRE Corporation | | Updated Attack_Motivation-Consequences, Attack_Prerequisites, Attacker_Skills_or_Knowledge_Required, Description Summary, Methods_of_Attack, References, Solutions_and_Mitigations, Typical_Likelihood_of_Exploit | | 2020-12-17 (Version 3.4) | CAPEC Content Team | The MITRE Corporation | | Updated Mitigations |
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