Excitement-Appeal to
From Cognitive Attack Taxonomy
Excitement-Appeal to
Short Description: Attacker presents the possiblity of excitement as a means of enticing a target.
CAT ID: CAT-2021-010
Layer: 8
Operational Scale: Tactical
Level of Maturity: In Common Use
Category: Exploit
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Detailed Description: Attacker presents an exciting offer, or the possiblity of excitement as a means on enticing the target. Especially effective against those who are susceptible to impulsiveness or boredom.
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