👉 The copying weapon, also known as social engineering or phishing, is a deceptive tactic where an attacker manipulates individuals into divulging sensitive information or performing actions that compromise security. This is often achieved through impersonation, where the attacker pretends to be a trusted entity, such as a colleague, IT support, or a legitimate service provider. By exploiting human psychology and trust, the attacker can trick victims into clicking on malicious links, downloading harmful attachments, or providing login credentials. This method is particularly insidious because it bypasses technical security measures, relying instead on the human element to breach defenses.
