Social engineering is one of the most dangerous risks to data — because it targets people, not computers!
In this video, we break down social engineering clearly for WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational ICT students. You’ll learn how attackers manipulate individuals into giving away sensitive information and how this links directly to exam questions on risks to data.
We cover:
✅ What social engineering is
✅ Phishing explained
✅ Pretexting explained
✅ Impersonation explained
✅ Smishing and vishing
✅ Why social engineering is so effective
✅ How to structure high-mark exam answers
This lesson supports:
WJEC ICT Unit 1 – Risks to Information
GCSE ICT revision
Cyber security revision
KS4 Computing students & Teachers
💡 Exam Tip:
Name the technique → Explain how the person is tricked → Describe the impact on data
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