Intimidation
Course: AP® Cybersecurity Shows up in: Unit 1: Introduction to SecurityUnit 2: Securing Spaces
A social engineering tactic where the adversary threatens negative consequences if the target does not comply.
Appears in the course and exam description (CED): 1.1.A.21.1.B.22.1.A.4
Why it matters in Unit 1
Fear of a bad outcome pushes people to act before they think.
Example
“If you do not verify now, your account will be reported and closed.”
Learn it properly, with a checkpoint 1.1 Understanding Social Engineering