This involves committing a network break-in by persuading someone to reveal the system passwords, rather than by cracking them.

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Pretexting involves tricking someone into revealing information or performing an action, typically by pretending to be someone else or by creating a fabricated scenario. In the context of network security, it refers to the act of persuading someone to disclose system passwords or other sensitive information under false pretenses, rather than obtaining the information through technical hacking methods.

This Involves Committing a Network Break-In by Persuading Someone to Reveal