List and explain the five techniques used by social engineers in their attempts to gain information from unsuspecting people.

What will be an ideal response?

- Urgency: "I need the information now, or the world will come to an end!"
- Quid pro quo: "I can make your life better if you give me the information I need."
- Status quo: "Everyone else is doing it, so you should, too."
- Kindness: "It's easier to catch flies with honey than with vinegar."
- Position: Convincing an employee that you're in a position of authority in the company can be a powerful means of gaining information.