Select the accurate description of Social engineering.
- A. An attack technique where an attacker disguises communication to appear as if it comes from a trusted source.
- B. A weakness in a system that can be exploited by a threat to gain unauthorized access or cause harm.
- C. A manipulation technique that exploits human psychology to gain access to systems or confidential information. ✓
- D. Malicious software that secretly monitors and collects information about a user's activity without consent.
Correct answer
C. A manipulation technique that exploits human psychology to gain access to systems or confidential information.
Explanation
Social engineering refers to a manipulation technique that exploits human psychology to gain access to systems or confidential information.