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Social engineering is the psychological manipulation of people into divulging confidential information or performing actions that undermine security, often by exploiting human trust and emotions rather than technical vulnerabilities. In today's digital world, it's a favorite tactic of cybercriminals for breaching systems, but it also appears in everyday scenarios like sales pitches or political persuasion, highlighting how easily our social instincts can be turned against us.
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