It’s great when people are helpful, and we usually assume that those around us have good intentions. But from a security standpoint, giving strangers the benefit of the doubt can be devastating. An attacker might appeal to your kindness. Often enough, asking for compromising information is all that it takes. Some rare compliments from a contractor can brighten up anybody’s day. So is it too much when they ask for a heads-up on the budget planning? Most likely it is.