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Social Engineering Pretext Call — API Reference

Libraries

Library Install Purpose
requests pip install requests API integration with tracking platforms
twilio pip install twilio Programmatic phone call management
jinja2 pip install Jinja2 Pretext script template rendering

Pretext Call Phases

Phase Description
Reconnaissance Research target name, role, department, reporting chain
Pretext Development Create believable scenario and script
Call Execution Make the call, follow script, adapt to responses
Documentation Record outcome, information obtained, duration
Analysis Calculate success rates, identify vulnerable departments

Success Criteria Categories

Category Description
Full Success Target provided credentials, access, or completed action
Partial Success Target revealed organizational info but not credentials
Failed Target refused or became suspicious
Reported Target reported the call to security team

Key Metrics

Metric Formula
Success Rate successful_calls / total_calls x 100
Report Rate calls_reported_to_security / total_calls x 100
Avg Call Duration total_duration / total_calls
Dept Vulnerability dept_successes / dept_total x 100
Requirement Description
Written Authorization Signed Rules of Engagement from client
Recording Consent Follow state/jurisdiction recording laws
Scope Boundaries Only call authorized targets
Data Handling Securely store any obtained credentials, delete after report

External References