What Is a Social Engineering Attack? Understanding the Human Hack in 2025
Social engineering attacks exploit human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities, tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information or granting access.[1][3] In 2025, these “human hacks” remain the leading cause of data breaches, involved in approximately 60% of incidents according to the Verizon DBIR.[2] Defining Social Engineering: Manipulation Over Malware At its core, a social engineering attack … Read more