An employee in the finance department receives an email, which appears to come from the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), instructing the employee to immediately wire a large sum of money to a vendor. Which of the following BEST describes the principles of social engineering used? (Choose two.)

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The email uses "Urgency" by instructing the employee to act immediately, creating pressure to bypass normal checks. It also uses "Authority" by appearing to come from the CFO, a high-ranking official, to compel compliance.

An Employee in the Finance Department Receives an Email, Which