Hacking the Mind: How and Why Social Engineering Works

Have you ever opened an email or clicked a link that promised to tell you the identity of your secret crush or give you a fantastic prize?  If you did, then there is a good chance you just opened yourself up to being hacked. This infographic presented by Veracode explains the schemes of social engineers (also known as mind hackers) and ways to protect yourself from being hacked.

Infographic by Veracode Application Security