____ attacks may involve individuals posing as new employees or as current employees desperately requesting assistance to avoid getting fired.
A) Buffer overflow
B) Cracking
C) Social engineering
D) Spoofing

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Social engineering attacks involve manipulating individuals to divulge sensitive information or take certain actions. This can include tactics such as posing as a new or current employee to gain access to secure areas, systems, or information. Buffer overflow, cracking, and spoofing are all types of technical exploits, rather than social engineering tactics.

____ Attacks May Involve Individuals Posing as New Employees or as Current