Definition of Social Engineering: Social engineering refers to the manipulation of human psychology to deceive individuals into divulging sensitive information, performing actions, or compromising their security.

Pretexting: Social engineers create a false narrative or pretext to gain the trust of their targets. They may impersonate someone trusted, such as a colleague, customer service representative, or technical support personnel.

Phishing: Phishing involves sending deceptive emails or messages that appear to be from legitimate sources, aiming to trick individuals into revealing personal information, such as passwords or credit card details.

Baiting: Social engineers use enticing offers or rewards to lure individuals into taking actions they wouldn't normally consider, such as clicking on a malicious link or downloading malware-infected files.

 Impersonation: Social engineers may impersonate authoritative figures, such as law enforcement officers, IT administrators, or company executives, to manipulate targets into complying with their requests.

 Tailgating: This tactic involves exploiting the courtesy of individuals by gaining physical access to restricted areas or systems by following someone with authorized access, without proper verification.

Reverse Social Engineering: In this technique, social engineers manipulate individuals by presenting themselves as vulnerable and seeking help or assistance, creating a sense of obligation or sympathy.