Every ROSE Has Its Thorn - The Dark Art of Remote Online Social Engineering
Explore the dark art of Remote Online Social Engineering (ROSE) in this Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the world of false personae activities, including trolling, sockpuppetry, bots, and catfishing through detailed case studies. Learn a comprehensive methodology for conducting ROSE campaigns, covering target selection, profile building, victim priming, and exit strategies based on real-world red team experiences. Examine traditional online deception types, analyze notable case studies, and understand the intricacies of attack methodologies. Discover defense strategies, including challenges for defenders, theories of deception, and detection techniques. Investigate the ethics and legality of ROSE, explore ways to fight back, and gain insights into future research in this field. Benefit from a ROSE detection checklist and engage with references for further study in this informative 46-minute presentation by Matt Wixey.