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Sherlock Holmes was the “OG” Social Engineer
A historical perspective draws parallels between Sherlock Holmes's investigative methods, including disguises and intelligence gathering, and modern social engineering tactics. The comparison highlights how manipulation and deception techniques have evolved from fictional detective work to contemporary cybersecurity threats and defenses.
Why it matters: Security practitioners should understand that social engineering is not new; recognizing historical precedent helps defenders anticipate and counter manipulation techniques used by threat actors today.
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