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
On the other hand, HR seems to have a knack for driving these same people to distraction with piles of paperwork, social engineering and ever-changing policies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 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
Although cyber criminals could be anywhere in the world, young English-speaking hackers in the UK and US have become adept at using social engineering in their attacks.
From BBC • May 5, 2025
The organization of sound economic groups is a problem in the field of social engineering.
From The Next Step A Plan for Economic World Federation by Nearing, Scott
