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Social engineering
Social engineering is the practice of manipulating individuals to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems.
Social engineering
Social engineering is the practice of manipulating individuals to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems. It involves psychological manipulation rather than technical exploits to deceive and exploit human vulnerabilities.
Common Techniques
- Phishing
- Pretexting
- Baiting
- Quid pro quo
- Tailgating