What is Social Engineering?
Social engineering is a manipulation technique that exploits human psychology to gain access to confidential information, systems, or accounts. Unlike traditional hacking, which relies on exploiting software vulnerabilities, social engineering targets people, making it a powerful tool for cybercriminals.
Attackers use various psychological tactics to deceive individuals into revealing passwords, financial data, or other sensitive details. These attacks often rely on trust, urgency, and fear, making even well-trained individuals vulnerable.