While hacking into a system may be difficult, hacking a person can be easier. Social engineering is the art of manipulating people into giving up confidential information. Think phishing emails, pretexting, and baiting. In the '90s, Kevin Mitnick was notorious for his social engineering tactics, which allowed him to infiltrate major corporations. Despite the growing sophistication of tech, it’s still humans who are often the weakest link in cybersecurity.
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