Phishing, A scam where an attacker sends messages pretending to be a trusted organisation to obtain sensitive data such as passwords., Spear Phishing, A targeted form of phishing aimed at a specific person or organisation using personalised information., Pretexting, Creating a fabricated scenario to persuade someone to reveal confidential information., Baiting, Leaving or offering infected media or downloads to tempt users into installing malware., Tailgaiting, Gaining unauthorised physical access by following someone through a secure entry point., Quid Pro Quo, Offering help or a reward in exchange for login details or other sensitive information., Vishing, Fraud carried out over the phone where the attacker pretends to be from a legitimate organisation., Smishing, Fraudulent messages sent via SMS or messaging apps to trick users into clicking links or sharing data., Shouldering, Watching someone enter credentials or view sensitive information on their screen., Dumpster Diving, Searching through rubbish or discarded equipment to find sensitive information.

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