Social Engineering
Social engineering is a manipulation technique that exploits human psychology to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems.
Instead of relying on technical hacking methods, attackers use deception to trick individuals into revealing passwords, clicking malicious links, or granting access. Common tactics include impersonating trusted figures, creating a false sense of urgency, or crafting convincing phishing messages. Because it targets people rather than machines, social engineering is one of the most effective — and dangerous — tools in a cybercriminal’s arsenal. Awareness and skepticism are your best defenses.