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a type of cyber attack that involves manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security
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Social engineering is a tactic used by cybercriminals to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information.
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Be careful of social engineering scams where people try to trick you into giving out personal information.
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Don't fall for that social engineering scheme, it's just a way to steal your data.
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In a way, social engineering is like psychological manipulation for nefarious purposes.
social engineering
noun a type of cyber attack that involves manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security