When and attacker tries to convince the target to initiate contact and then gets the target to give up confidential information,this is known as

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Reverse social engineering involves an attacker convincing the target to initiate contact, during which the attacker then manipulates the target into divulging confidential information. Unlike traditional social engineering where the attacker initiates contact, in reverse social engineering, the attacker sets up a scenario where the target reaches out to them, often under the guise of needing help or solving a problem.

When and Attacker Tries to Convince the Target to Initiate