dev.to/tag/cybersecurity· Oct 5, 2026· by Qnayds

What Is Social Engineering in Cybersecurity?

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When people think about cyber attacks, they often imagine hackers breaking through complicated software or finding technical vulnerabilities. But not every attack depends on advanced technology. Sometimes, the easiest way to get access to an account or system is to convince a person to provide the information themselves. This is where social engineering comes into the picture. Social engineering is a type of attack that manipulates people into revealing sensitive information, clicking harmful li
🎯 Vulnerability: Web Security Vulnerability
💡 Defense Fix: Implement strict input validation, contextual output encoding, and enforce least-privilege authorization controls.
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