Social engineering attacks have become one of the most dangerous cybersecurity threats in the digital age. Unlike technical hacking methods, social engineering focuses on manipulating human psychology to gain unauthorized access to systems, confidential data, or financial resources. With the rapid growth of digital platforms, social media, and online communication, attackers have developed more sophisticated techniques such as phishing, pretexting, baiting, and impersonation.

This research aims to analyze different types of social engineering attacks, understand how attackers exploit human behavior, and explore effective preventive strategies. The study is based on secondary data collected from cybersecurity reports, research papers, and real-world case studies.

The findings indicate that human error is one of the primary causes of cybersecurity breaches. Many users fall victim to attacks due to lack of awareness, weak security practices, and trust in online communication.