Piggybacking
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a social engineering attack where an unauthorized person gains entry because an authorized person knowingly and willingly allows them in (e.g., holding the door open for someone whose hands are full)
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distinguish from
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Tailgating — where the unauthorized person slips in without the authorized person's knowledge or consent
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countermeasure
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related