In the context of social engineering, what does "baiting" usually involve?
- Hiding behind a mask
- Impersonating someone
- Offering something enticing to the victim
- Threatening the victim
Baiting in social engineering involves offering something enticing to the victim. This could be in the form of a free download, a prize, or anything that would make the victim want to take an action that benefits the attacker.
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