Question

There are many ways that people can be manipulated to disclose knowledge that can be used to jeopardize security. one of these ways is to call someone under the false pretense of being from the it department. this is known as _________________________.

Answer 1

This is known as "Pretexting".

Pretexting is a type of social designing in which an individual deceives get confidential or personal information. A pretext is a false thought process. Pretexting frequently includes a trick where the liar puts on a show to get data with a specific end goal to affirm the personality of the individual he is conversing with.