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Employ Pretext via Phone Calls

Details
ID P0007.006
Sub-technique of P0007
Tactics PT0001, PT0003, PT0005, PT0007, PT0008
Created 2026-06-22
Last Modified 2026-06-22
Contributors slashsec
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Description

Adversaries may use a prepared cover story during phone calls to staff, security, reception, or help desks to obtain information or assistance without physical presence at the facility. Phone pretexts can elicit facility details, access procedures, or identities useful for planning and later tactics.

Technique