What are some of the most memorable funny social engineering stories?
There was a story where a young man pretended to be a tech journalist. He called a tech startup and convinced them to give him a sneak peek of their new product by saying he was writing an article for a major publication. He got in, took some pictures, and then left. When they found out he was a fake, they were both angry and amused at how easily they were tricked. Social engineering can be quite the devious art when used in such ways.
What are some of the most memorable funny social work stories?
During a social work event at a school for underprivileged children, we were playing games. There was a three - legged race and two boys tied their legs so tightly that they couldn't move at all and just toppled over like dominoes. It was a really funny sight and the kids around were laughing uncontrollably. This also brought a lot of positive energy to the whole event.
What are the most memorable funny social network stories?
One time, a woman posted a selfie with a new haircut. But she didn't notice that there was a piece of toilet paper stuck to her hair. People were so kind in their comments at first, trying to hint at it subtly. When she finally realized, she posted another picture laughing at herself. The whole incident was really funny and showed the good - natured side of social media.
What are the most memorable funny social media stories?
A really memorable one was on Twitter. A celebrity tweeted about a new diet they were starting and accidentally typed 'I'm going on a die-et' instead. It became a huge meme. Another is from Instagram where a cat owner set up a 'cat fashion show' and the cats were all looking so unimpressed in their outfits. Hilarious!
What are the most memorable engineering war stories?
The story of the Maginot Line in France is quite memorable. It was a huge engineering feat with elaborate fortifications. However, it ultimately failed as the enemy found ways around it. This shows that even great engineering works can be outsmarted in war.
Can you share some funny social engineering stories?
Well, there was this incident. A person went to an office building and pretended to be a delivery guy. He had a fake package and everything. He asked an employee if he could use their phone to call his boss as he 'forgot' his own. While using the phone, he managed to peek at some important documents on the desk. It's a funny example of how social engineering can be used to gain access or information through simple ruses.
What are the most common types of social engineering horror stories?
Phishing is very common. This is when scammers send emails or messages that look legitimate, tricking people into giving away passwords or clicking on malicious links. Another is pretexting, like when someone pretends to be from a certain organization to get information. For example, pretending to be from a bank to get account details.
What are some funny engineering mistakes in history that led to funny engineering stories?
A group of engineers were building a water tower. They miscalculated the height needed for proper water pressure in the surrounding area. As a result, the water barely trickled out of the faucets. People in the area had to use buckets to collect water for a while. It was a funny situation in hindsight as the engineers had to quickly fix their error.
Share some social engineering horror stories.
One horror story is about a phishing scam. A company received an email that seemed to be from their IT department, asking employees to update their passwords through a link. Many clicked without thinking. It led to hackers stealing a lot of sensitive data. Another one was a scammer who called an elderly person, pretending to be their grandson in trouble and needing money immediately. The elderly person sent a large sum before realizing it was a fraud.
What are some of the most memorable funny 2020 stories?
Well, the trend of DIY haircuts in 2020 was quite funny. A lot of people attempted to cut their own hair when salons were closed. Some ended up with really strange and uneven hairstyles that they had to live with for a while. It was funny to see their before - and - after pictures on social media.
What are some of the most memorable gangsterbb funny stories?
One memorable story is about a gangsterbb called Max. He was in a 'negotiation' with another gang. He was trying to act all tough and intimidating. But his pants accidentally split right in the middle of the meeting. Everyone burst out laughing, and the tense situation turned into a comedy. He was so embarrassed that he just ran away. It was really funny how something so unexpected could completely change the mood.