Cybersecurity Questions
Social engineering in cybersecurity refers to the manipulation and exploitation of human psychology to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information or performing actions that may compromise the security of a system or organization. It involves the use of psychological manipulation techniques, such as impersonation, persuasion, or coercion, to trick individuals into divulging confidential information, clicking on malicious links, or granting unauthorized access to protected systems. Social engineering attacks can occur through various channels, including phone calls, emails, instant messages, or in-person interactions. It is a significant threat to cybersecurity as it bypasses technical security measures by targeting the weakest link in the security chain – humans.