Lately, the support desk is receiving several requests for password resets from individuals who appear...

Requests for password resets from unknown individuals suggestsocial engineeringattacks, such as phishing or impersonation, where attackers manipulate users to gain unauthorized access. An information security awareness program should focus on educating staff about social engineering tactics to recognize and prevent such incidents.

E-mail usage (A), instant messaging (B), and internet usage (C) may be vectors for attacks, but the core issue is social engineering, which encompasses tactics used across these channels.