social engineering
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The ramifications of the lost data could leave Americans susceptible to blackmail, coercion, social engineering or impersonation because the Social Security Administration has so much private and personal data, Borges said.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026
The attackers bypassed Claude’s safety systems through social engineering, convincing the AI they were legitimate cybersecurity professionals conducting authorized testing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
The hackers reportedly stole the sensitive data using a social engineering technique, referring to a tactic of manipulating victims by pretending to be a company representative or other trusted person.
From Barron's • Oct. 12, 2025
It highlighted press speculation around "social engineering" as a way hackers may have gained access to accounts.
From BBC • May 5, 2025
The changes that continue to affect the society are more the result of economic growth than of social engineering.
From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Baluyut, Violeta D.
