Social Proof
From Cognitive Attack Taxonomy
Social Proof
Short Description: Tendency to take actions consistent with the actions of a referent group.
CAT ID: CAT-2022-226
Layer: 8
Operational Scale: Tactical
Level of Maturity: Well-Established
Category: Vulnerability
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Detailed Description: Tendency to take actions consistent with the actions of others, especially those we perceive as similar to ourselves. Can be exploited by either creating a referent group, or referencing a referent group.
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