Social engineering is a(n)___________ threat on the part of the employee and a(n)_________ threat on the part of the social engineer.
A)deliberate; unintentional
B)deliberate; deliberate
C)unintentional; deliberate
D)unintentional; unintentional

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Social engineering is typically an unintentional threat from the employee's perspective as they are often unaware they are being manipulated, while it is a deliberate threat from the social engineer's perspective as they intentionally deceive to gain information.

Social Engineering Is A(n)___________ Threat on the Part of the Employee