the attempt to change society and to deal with social problems according to particular political beliefs, for example by changing the law
Social engineering can play an important role in encouraging cross-cultural integration.
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(used in relation to computer security)the act of deliberately making somebody believe something that is not true so that they provide personal information that may be used to cheat them
Remote users are more likely to fall victim to phishing and social engineering attacks.
social engineering
noun- the attempt to change society and to deal with social problems according to particular political beliefs, for example by changing the law
- Social engineering can play an important role in encouraging cross-cultural integration.
- (used in relation to computer security) the act of deliberately making somebody believe something that is not true so that they provide personal information that may be used to cheat them
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- Remote users are more likely to fall victim to phishing and social engineering attacks.
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