social engineering
[soh-shuhl en-juh-neer-ing]
/ ˈsoʊ ʃəl ˌɛn dʒəˈnɪər ɪŋ /
NOUN
applied social science
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Social-engineering attacks — which attempt to fool you into making mistakes such as handing over credit card details, passwords or corporate secrets — are surging.
From Washington Post • Oct. 19, 2018
