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Hacking is no longer just about hacking code. It's also about hacking us. The real power comes from being able to manipulate trust, to move among the byzantine maze of human relationships and wrest control of the sought-after keys. Social engineering is turning us into the weakest link in the digital chain, exploiting the human element.
