Eliciting information refers to the process of extracting or obtaining sensitive or confidential information from individuals through various techniques and manipulative tactics. This can include engaging in casual conversations, employing social engineering methods, or utilizing psychological manipulation to gather information. Attackers or malicious individuals may pose as trustworthy entities, such as service providers, colleagues, or friends, in order to gain the trust of their targets and convince them to disclose personal or sensitive data. Elicited information can be used for fraudulent activities, identity theft, or other malicious purposes.