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@article{203135,
        author = {Shubham Sharad Nimbalkar},
        title = {Social Engineering in the Digital Age:Tactics,Awareness & Prevention},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {11479-11485},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=203135},
        abstract = {In modern times, social engineering is one of the most significant threats that has emerged in the field of cybersecurity,
where manipulation of individuals has taken precedence over technological weaknesses.
Unlike hacking into software vulnerabilities,
the attackers use emotional manipulation of humans to convince individuals to either disclose sensitive information,
or give out permission to carry out malicious acts. These attacks have become more frequent and sophisticated due to the advent of remote working environments, social media platforms, and online communication. The following paper will be focused on discussing several techniques
that are associated with social engineering, such as phishing, pretexting, baiting, and impersonation.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {May},
        }