What is Social Engineering in Cyber Security
Social engineering in cybersecurity is the practice of manipulating people-rather than hacking systems-to gain unauthorized access to information, accounts, or networks. It exploits human psychology (trust, fear, urgency, curiosity) Common types include phishing, spear phishing, pretexting, baiting, vishing (voice), and smishing (SMS) Attackers often impersonate trusted entities like banks, IT support, or managers. The goal