Social engineering occurs when someone interacts with a user to try to manipulate the user into giving physical or login access to a system.
This interesting article discusses a study in which people who were offered a piece of chocolate were more likely to reveal their password.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160512085123.htm
If you are asked to provide access, slow down the interaction and ask questions. Be careful and don’t allow yourself to pressured.
