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In the context of spying or advanced social engineering, the primary objective is to move quickly into someone's private life, then eventually gain access to their secret life—an act that creates unbreakable trust. Once someone trusts you with their deepest secrets, they believe that their vulnerabilities are secure with you, solidifying loyalty.
This trust becomes a "leveraged asset," allowing access to invaluable information—ranging from technical secrets (e.g., missile deployment) to personal vulnerabilities (e.g., marital dissatisfaction or taboo interests). The spy’s role is to create a relationship where the target willingly shares sensitive details, believing they are confiding in a trusted ally rather than an adversary.