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Security · 1h ago

Wi-Fi repair ruse used to steal priceless trophy

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

A thief posed as a Wi-Fi technician to gain access to a building and steal a valuable trophy. The incident highlights how social engineering can bypass physical security measures. The trophy's value and the specific location were not disclosed.

Meridian48 take
The story underscores that even high-value targets can fall for low-tech social engineering tricks, a reminder that security training must cover physical access as well as digital.
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