Provocative Statement

From Cognitive Attack Taxonomy

Provocative Statement

Short Description: The social engineer makes a provocative statement to the target to encourage a response.

CAT ID: CAT-2022-170

Layer: 8

Operational Scale: Tactical

Level of Maturity: Observed in the Wild

Category: TTP

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Detailed Description: The social engineer makes a provocative statement to the target relating to the domain of interest with the intent of getting the target to respond and divulge information in the process[1].

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If the target of elicitation is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, this may significantly enhance the likelihood for success of this TTP.

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  1. Taylor, T. (2010). The Dark Arts of Business: The lessons not taught in the classroom or boardroom - Elicitation. Lulu Enterprises.