Pretexting is a form of social engineering in which one individual lies to obtain confidential data about another individual.

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Pretexting is indeed a social engineering technique where the attacker creates a fabricated scenario (the pretext) to engage a targeted victim in a manner that increases the chance the victim will divulge information or perform actions that would be unlikely in ordinary circumstances.

Pretexting Is a Form of Social Engineering in Which One