What technique do threat actors use to exploit human psychology, rather than technical vulnerabilities, to gain unauthorized access or information?
- Encryption
- Firewall
- Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
- Phishing
'Phishing' is a technique where threat actors use social engineering to manipulate human psychology and trick individuals into revealing sensitive information or granting unauthorized access.
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