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I can describe how social engineering is used to steal data and the steps that can be taken to stop it.

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Human error can be a risk to data security. Social engineering methods trick people into sharing information that can be used for fraudulent purposes. Name generator attacks, phishing and blagging are all social engineering methods. Social engineering attacks can be reduced through educating users of technology.

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