Social Engineering
Plain English
Psychological manipulation tactics used by scammers to trick you into revealing sensitive information. Common in crypto: fake support agents asking for seed phrases, impersonation of influencers offering "investment opportunities," or urgent messages claiming your account is compromised.
Technical
Manipulation techniques exploiting human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to systems or information. In crypto contexts: phishing attempts, fake customer support, impersonation attacks, romance scams, fake airdrops, and authority exploitation. Defense requires security awareness, verification protocols, and healthy skepticism.