Collecting and Crafting User Information from LinkedIn
Summary
This article from Black Hills Information Security discusses techniques for penetration testers and red team operators to collect and craft user information from LinkedIn. This gathered information can then be used to support social engineering efforts during engagements.
IFF Assessment
FOE
The article details methods for gathering information from a platform that can be used for social engineering, which is a technique used by attackers to compromise systems.
Defender Context
Defenders should be aware of the reconnaissance techniques attackers use, particularly focusing on social media platforms like LinkedIn. Implementing stricter privacy settings and user training on the risks of oversharing information can mitigate these threats.