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Pretexting

A social engineering technique where attackers create a fabricated scenario (pretext) to manipulate victims into providing information or taking actions they normally would not.

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Social Engineering Attacks: The Complete Guide to Human-Targeted Threats

Social engineering exploits human psychology rather than technical flaws. Learn how attackers manipulate trust, urgency, and authority—and how to recognize and defend against these threats.

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