Category: Computer Science | Last updated: 2026-09-18

What is social engineering in cybersecurity?

A) Building social media profiles
B) Manipulating people psychologically to divulge confidential information
C) Designing social media platforms
D) Engineering software for social causes

Explanation

Social engineering exploits human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities. Attackers manipulate people into breaking security procedures or revealing sensitive information through deception.

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