This whitepaper explains social engineering as one of the most prevalent and effective cyberattack methods, relying on manipulation of human trust rather than technical exploitation. It traces the history of social engineering from early examples like the Trojan Horse to modern phishing and impersonation attacks, showing how attackers use research, pretexting, and psychological triggers such as urgency, authority, and curiosity to achieve their goals. The paper outlines the five stages of a social engineering attack and reviews common methods including phishing, smishing, vishing, physical intrusion, and malware delivery through deceptive content. It emphasizes that remote work and digital communication have increased exposure to these threats, making user awareness critical. To stay resil

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