4 posts and columns on social engineering

The Secret Life of Chatroulette’s Hacker Founder

in Media on May 10, 2010 at 8:23 am PT

Can’t read enough about Andrey Ternovskiy, the kid who built Chatroulette? You’re in luck: This week’s New Yorker has an excellent profile of the Russian teenager.

How to Avoid Cons That Can Lead to Identity Theft

in Personal Technology on May 1, 2008 at 12:01 am PT

The most insidious Internet security problems today rely on human gullibility, not tricky software. These types of attacks are called “social engineering” and can be used to steal your money and identity. Here are tips to help you avoid becoming a victim.