!!! Overview[1] [{$pagename}] refers to an [Attack] that uses psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging [Sensitive Data] or [confidential] information.[{$pagename}] is a type of confidence trick for the purpose of [Data Collection], [fraud], or [Unauthorized] system access, it differs from a traditional "con" in that it is often one of many steps in a more complex fraud scheme. [{$pagename}] come in many forms: * [Pretexting] * [Phishing] * [Smishing] * [Vishing] * [Tailgating] * [USB Attack] !! [{$pagename}] Goals * Obtain your [trust] * Coax you to divulge [Sensitive Data] about yourself on of your coworkers or your [Organizational Entity] * Give them access to your [network]!! More Information There might be more information for this subject on one of the following: [{ReferringPagesPlugin before='*' after='\n' }] ---- * [#1] - [Social_engineering_(security)|Wikipedia:Social_engineering_(security)|target='_blank'] - based on information obtained 2017-02-09-