Firewalls, encryption, and AI-powered detection tools continue to improve—but cybercriminals are increasingly bypassing technology altogether. Instead, they are targeting the human element. In 2026, human factors and social engineering remain among the most effective and damaging attack vectors. Modern attacks exploit trust, urgency, and authority—often enhanced by AI—to manipulate people into doing what attackers want. …

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