doublehandle

Doublehandle is a form of deception used in social engineering, where an attacker manipulates two or more people into performing actions or divulging confidential information. The term originates from the concept of "handle" in social engineering, which refers to the relationship or trust an attacker has established with a target. A doublehandle involves an attacker exploiting the trust and cooperation between two or more individuals to achieve their goals.

In a doublehandle scenario, the attacker may pose as a legitimate authority figure or expert to gain the trust of one person, while simultaneously manipulating another person into believing they are communicating with the first person. This can create a situation where one person is led to believe they are providing information or assistance to the attacker, while the other person is led to believe they are receiving it.

Doublehandle attacks can be used to extract sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, or other confidential data. They can also be used to manipulate individuals into performing actions that benefit the attacker, such as transferring funds or providing access to restricted systems. To mitigate the risk of doublehandle attacks, it is important for individuals to be cautious when sharing sensitive information and to verify the identity of individuals they are communicating with. Additionally, organizations can implement security measures, such as multi-factor authentication and regular security training, to help prevent doublehandle attacks.