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It is one of the hackers favourite ways of breaking into a system and requires not fancy tools or skills. All a hacker needs to do is convince you to give them your password. ---------------------------- Relevant threads: Just how easy is Social Engineering? ---------------------------- Relevant links: www.sans.org/rr/social/social.php - an overview of SE. www.sans.org/rr/social/defence.php - how to defend against it ---------------------------- Relevant FAQs: How do I remember all my passwords? _____________________ Emperor (Added by: Emperor on Sat 26-Apr-2003)