OT: Social Engineering (was Re: [plug] Computer insecurity)

[Carol Butler]

Christian wrote:

> On Tue, Aug 07, 2001 at 02:59:21PM +0800, ThomasA at wa.switch.aust.com wrote:
> > - social engineer:  one who is employed to accomplish the ideals invoked by
> > social engineering.  eg:  beefy looking train security officer
>
> Isn't it someone with an Engineering degree who likes to get out and
> meet new people?

I thought it was someone who creates their friends?
*shrugs*