Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - The Internet And Its Uses (Section 11 - No. 7)

What is 'social engineering' in the context of cyber security?

The creation of a strong password.

Exploiting technical vulnerabilities in software.

Manipulating people to reveal sensitive information.

Using a firewall to block unwanted access.

Social engineering uses deception to trick individuals into divulging information or performing actions that compromise security.