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Social Engineering: An Introduction

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  • Ipseeta Nanda

    (Faculty of Information Technology, Gopal Narayan Singh University, Jamuhar, Sasaram, Bihar-821305, India)

  • Rajesh De

    (Faculty of Information Technology, Gopal Narayan Singh University, Jamuhar, Sasaram, Bihar-821305, India)

Abstract

The phrase “social engineering” can be used to describe a range of computer exploitation techniques used to trick users. It poses a serious risk to people, businesses, organizations, and governments. This essay discusses the idea of social engineering and its effects on society.

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  • Ipseeta Nanda & Rajesh De, 2022. "Social Engineering: An Introduction," Information Management and Computer Science (IMCS), Zibeline International Publishing, vol. 5(2), pages 36-37, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:zib:zbimcs:v:5:y:2022:i:2:p:36-37
    DOI: 10.26480/imcs.02.2022.36.37
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    1. Pekka Tetri & Jukka Vuorinen, 2013. "Dissecting social engineering," Behaviour and Information Technology, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 32(10), pages 1014-1023, October.
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