Social Engineering is a method used by intruders to manipulate human psychology to collect information and encourage authorized users to divulge confidential information and provide system access. Unlike technical hacks which rely on the exploitation of software and hardware flaws which are often quickly patched, Social Engineers can use the same techniques over and over again.
The risks of Social Engineering are quite small compared to more technical hacks, and they can also enter systems much more quickly and easily. Social Engineers who ALSO know the technical hacking side (like Kevin Mitnick and Frank Abagnale) are especially dangerous.
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