People are the most targeted attack vector in modern breaches. HackLabs designs and executes realistic phishing, vishing, and pretexting campaigns to test your organisation's human layer.
Talk to an ExpertThe majority of serious breaches begin with social engineering — a crafted email, a convincing phone call, or a physical interaction that bypasses all your technical controls. HackLabs designs realistic, tailored social engineering campaigns using the same techniques employed by real threat actors targeting your industry. The results are actionable: specific gaps in process, awareness, and controls that can be addressed with targeted improvements.
We conduct OSINT reconnaissance on your organisation before designing campaigns — using publicly available information as real attackers would.
Campaigns are designed around your industry, sector, and the specific threat actors most likely to target your organisation — not generic templates.
Social engineering results are presented constructively — identifying systemic issues in awareness and process, not finger-pointing individuals.
Tailored email phishing campaigns targeting specific departments or roles — credential harvesting, malicious links, and attachment delivery testing.
Highly targeted spear phishing against executives, finance teams, IT administrators, and other high-value individuals using OSINT reconnaissance.
Phone-based social engineering scenarios impersonating IT support, vendors, regulators, or executives to test staff compliance with security policies.
Simulating BEC attacks against finance and executive teams — testing susceptibility to fraudulent payment requests and wire transfer scams.
Crafted scenarios where consultants impersonate vendors, contractors, or staff to test credential disclosure, physical access granting, and process bypasses.
Comprehensive metrics on click rates, credential submission, report rates, and response times — with comparison against industry benchmarks.
We define the engagement boundaries, objectives, and rules of engagement. Clear scope means focused testing and accurate results.
Senior consultants conduct both automated and manual testing, replicating real-world attack techniques against your environment.
Detailed technical findings with risk ratings, proof-of-concept evidence, and clear remediation guidance for both technical and executive audiences.
We stay engaged beyond the report. Our team answers remediation questions and offers a complimentary re-test on critical findings.
CREST-certified testers across all disciplines. Independently audited methodology you can trust.
Extensive track record across enterprise, government, and critical infrastructure sectors.
Founded by Chris Gatford — over two decades of offensive security experience at your service.
No graduates on client engagements. Every test is run by experienced, certified professionals.
Combine social engineering with physical pretexting for a full human and physical assessment.
Integrate social engineering into a full red team operation with digital and physical attack chains.
Combine with technical penetration testing for a complete security assessment.
Talk to a HackLabs specialist and get a tailored assessment proposal within one business day.
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