Definition: The practice of deceiving someone, either in person, over the phone, or using a computer, with the express intent of breaching some level of security either personal or professional. Social engineering techniques are considered con games which are performed by con artists. The targets of social engineering may never realize they have been victimized.
Also Known As: Con Games
Examples: Using social engineering techniques, the hacker managed to get the network administrator to provide him the username and password needed to gain access to the company's server.