Impersonation
What is Impersonation?
Pretending to be someone else to deceive.
Expanded Explanation
Impersonation is a social engineering tactic where attackers pose as trusted individuals or entities to manipulate targets. It is commonly used in phishing, phone scams, and on-site intrusions to gain access to sensitive systems or data.
Related Terms
Pretexting, Social Engineering, Whaling, Trust Exploitation
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