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Originally Posted by sir_pudding
Hackers use "social engineering" as a euphemism for talking to people using deception, con-games or just simple inquiry to get access to sensitive information; as contrasted with using computer or electronics engineering instead.
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Hmmm...interesting. I had no idea hackers used it that way. Thanks, Sir Pudding. :)
I had assumed that the GURPS editor or writer who picked the name was thinking mainly of the ordinary use of 'social engineering.' It means a deliberate, planned, large-scale attempt by a government or other entity to alter the thoughts and habits of the people.