Problem Statement
Explain the main types of social engineering attacks.
Explanation
Social engineering comes in several forms. The most common is phishing — fake emails or messages pretending to be from trusted sources. Spear phishing is a more targeted form aimed at specific individuals or companies.
Vishing uses voice calls to trick victims, while smishing uses SMS messages. Another variant is baiting, where attackers leave infected USB drives or links that tempt users to engage. All these methods exploit human emotions like curiosity, fear, or urgency, rather than technical weaknesses.
