Explain social engineering ?

Social engineering is a form of manipulation in which an attacker uses psychological tactics to trick individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that may compromise security. This can include tactics such as impersonation, pretexting, phishing, and baiting. The goal of social engineering is to exploit human behavior and trust in order to gain access to sensitive information or systems. It is often used in cyber attacks and can be a significant threat to organizations and individuals.