What is Social Engineering? Social engineering is the term used for a broad range of malicious activities accomplished through human interactions. Psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information. Getting the required data by manipulating the human mind. Social Engineering Lifecycle InformationGathering Gather the required information to attack the target. use OSINT to gather information. Extracting information from google search. prioritize the information. verify the information. plan the attack. Establishing a Relationship with the target Engage with the target. create a story. Interact with the target. Exploitation Maintain the story. Extarct information . Exit Closes interaction. Cover tracks. Traits of Social Engineering Attacks Social engineering attacks center around the attacker’s use of persuasion and confidence. Heightened emotions : Emotional manipulation gives attackers the upper hand in an any interaction.The following