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Definition
Social engineering is the human side of fraud. Rather than hacking systems, the attacker persuades a person to act against their interest — 'I'm from the fraud team, act now'. Phishing, vishing and CEO fraud are all forms of it.
Why it matters for your business
Awareness is the defence: slow down, verify through a trusted channel, and never let urgency override your normal checks. Train everyone who can move money or grant access. See spotting scams.
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