Social engineering is the art of manipulating people to divulge confidential information or perform certain actions. Unlike traditional hacking techniques that exploit software or hardware vulnerabilities, social engineering exploits the human element of security. It preys on emotions such as fear, greed, and curiosity, and uses deception to trick individuals into revealing sensitive data or granting access to restricted systems. In this blog post, we will discuss the various types of social engineering attacks and provide tips on how to defend against them.