social engineering
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So far, the most common use of AI for hacking has been social engineering.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
The ramifications of the lost data could leave Americans susceptible to blackmail, coercion, social engineering or impersonation because the Social Security Administration has so much private and personal data, Borges said.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026
The attackers bypassed Claude’s safety systems through social engineering, convincing the AI they were legitimate cybersecurity professionals conducting authorized testing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
The hackers reportedly stole the sensitive data using a social engineering technique, referring to a tactic of manipulating victims by pretending to be a company representative or other trusted person.
From Barron's • Oct. 12, 2025
Information brokerage, feedback strategies, symbolic social engineering, mass media, psychology, and event design form an eclectic practical experience.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai
