Social engineering
Manipulating people into taking an action through pressure, trust, or deception.
Why it matters
Many phishing and BEC attacks rely on human process gaps rather than technical exploits.
Example pattern
A message says the request is confidential and must be completed today.
How CheckLink can help
BEC Request Inspector highlights pressure and verification gaps.
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Security terms are useful, but real decisions need context. Use CheckLink to inspect available signals before you click.