COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Social engineering, as it pertains to computers, is _____________.
A) creating consumer and personal profiles by tracking website history and electronic purchases
B) compiling data from multiple computer users in order to make predictions about computer trends
C) filtering Internet content to targeted users based on their personal preferences
D) gaining unauthorized access or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of the trusting nature or naivety of users

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Social engineering in the context of computers involves manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information or granting access to systems by exploiting their trust or lack of awareness.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Social Engineering, as It Pertains to Computers, Is