Understanding Human Vulnerabilities: A Study on Social Engineering Techniques in Cybersecurity
Suramyaa Rajalim · International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology · 2025
Social engineering exploits human nature to bypass technical security controls and is thus a threatening cyber-attack. This paper explains common techniques such as phishing and pretexting, examines real-world examples, and explains why these attacks are successful. This highlights the need for user training and awareness in combating such attacks.