Question

In cybersecurity, what is 'social engineering'?

A Using automated scripts to crack passwords through brute force
B Exploiting software vulnerabilities in operating systems so as to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and software controls
C Psychologically manipulating people into revealing confidential information or performing actions that compromise security
D Intercepting network traffic to steal data in transit and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and software controls
E Physically stealing hardware devices containing sensitive data
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