Glossary of Terms

Social Engineering

Keyword Definition
Baiting A social engineering technique that involves offering something enticing to trick individuals into revealing information or taking action.
Impersonation A social engineering tactic where attackers pretend to be someone else to deceive individuals and gain access to confidential information.
Pretexting A form of social engineering where attackers create a fictitious scenario to obtain information from individuals.
Social Engineering The act of manipulating people into performing actions or divulging confidential information.
Spear Phishing A targeted form of phishing where attackers tailor fraudulent emails to specific individuals or organizations.
Tailgating A method of social engineering where an unauthorized person follows an authorized individual to gain access to a restricted area.