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social engineering
In cybersecurity, this term describes a deceptive tactic where the attacker exploits human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities. It is characterized by a breach of trust, often employing urgency or fear to coerce a victim into compromising security protocols.
In a sociological or political context, the term carries a more systemic and often critical connotation. It refers to the deliberate manipulation of a population's behavior or beliefs by an authority, frequently implying an authoritarian or utopian approach to societal management.
Meanings
The use of deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information.
Examples
The hacker used social engineering to trick the employee into revealing her password.
I wonder if they are using social engineering to manipulate the public opinion on this issue.
We need to train our staff to recognize the signs of social engineering attacks.
The regime attempted a massive project of social engineering to reshape the national identity.
It was a classic case of social engineering where the attacker pretended to be an IT technician.
He believes that urban planning is a form of social engineering designed to control movement.
Stop talking to that stranger on the phone or you might fall victim to social engineering.
The company security audit revealed a high vulnerability to social engineering.
The company security audit revealed a high vulnerability to social engineering.
Is this new policy just another attempt at social engineering by the administration?
Is this new policy just another attempt at social engineering by the administration?