Pretexting

Pretexting is a social engineering technique that involves creating a false narrative or pretext to gain access to sensitive information. In the context of data science and artificial intelligence, pretexting can be used to obtain data from individuals or organizations by posing as a legitimate entity or authority. This can involve creating fake personas or using stolen identities to gain trust and access to data. Pretexting can also involve manipulating individuals through emotional appeals or exploiting their vulnerabilities to extract information. This technique is often used in phishing attacks and other forms of cybercrime. In data science, pretexting can be used to gather data for research or analysis, but it must be done ethically and with the consent of the individuals or organizations involved.