Through Pretexting, Hackers Use Their Social Skills to Trick People

question 71

True/False

Through pretexting, hackers use their social skills to trick people into revealing access credentials or other valuable information.

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Definitions:

External World

A term referring to everything that exists outside of one's self and subjective experiences.

Outgoing Person

An individual characterized by a sociable, extroverted, and often friendly demeanor, making them adept at interacting with others.

Terminal Value

In finance, it represents the estimated value of a business or project beyond the forecast period when future cash flows can be estimated. In ethics, it refers to the inherent value that an end action or state possesses in itself.

Social Respect

The regard and consideration shown by individuals or societies toward others based on perceived value or status.