GK Question

technology medium true_false

Social engineering attacks manipulate human psychology rather than exploiting technical vulnerabilities.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Social engineering (phishing, pretexting, baiting) exploits human trust, curiosity, or fear to gain access or information. Often more effective than technical exploits. Defense: security awareness training, verification protocols, and least-privilege access. Critical for holistic cybersecurity understanding.

Topic Ethical Hacking
Exam Relevance Banking, UPSC, SSC