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A man is attempting to gain access into Medical Inc. to steal sensitive information. He calls the HR department and says he is from IT. He tells the HR representative that they have a virus and their computer is infecting the network. He adds that if he does not get access to their computer they could be fired for security noncompliance. Which social engineering principle is being used?

Urgency

Scarcity

Authority

Intimidation

Explanation

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