Social Proof vs Technical Trust: A LinkedIn Story

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A routine job lead turned into a lightweight OSINT and infrastructure validation exercise—and a reflection on the incentives shaping the security we build.
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A LinkedIn hiring post looked legitimate socially, but basic OSINT showed the infrastructure behind it wasn’t. The mismatch highlights how engagement-driven platforms let credibility outpace technical trust, enabling low-grade recruiting scams to thrive.