8. A social engineering attempt may include:

Answer

Social engineering is the use of deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential or personal information that may be used for fraudulent purposes. An email requesting login credentials is a classic example of a social engineering tactic known as phishing. Phishing involves sending fraudulent communications that appear to come from a reputable source, such as an IT department or a trusted service provider, to trick the recipient into revealing sensitive details like passwords or usernames.