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Social engineering is ____

19. Social engineering is ____.

1. A software technique used to prevent unauthorized access to a system
2. A method used to protect data from modification by unauthorized users
3. A cybersecurity principle that focuses on data confidentiality
4. A type of cyber-attack that manipulates human psychology to deceive individuals and gain unauthorized access

Answer: D) A type of cyber-attack that manipulates human psychology to deceive individuals and gain unauthorized access.

Explanation:

Social engineering is a type of cyber-attack that relies on manipulating human psychology and behavior to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information, providing unauthorized access, or performing certain actions that compromise security.