Baiting — Baiting uses an attractive offer or object to encourage a person to take an unsafe action. Examples include deceptive downloads and abandoned storage devices containing malicious software. The attacker exploits curiosity, convenience, or promised rewards to overcome caution. – Social Engineering

Added October 7, 2026

Baiting — Baiting is a social engineering technique that uses an appealing offer or object to induce a person to take an unsafe action. Examples include leaving an infected USB device where someone might find it or offering a deceptive software download. The resulting action can expose information, install malware, or provide unauthorized access.

Added November 6, 2026