Which of the following describes an attack that leverages social proof to influence decisions?

Social engineering is a term that describes psychological manipulation used by attackers to influence individuals into divulging confidential or personal information. It often leverages social proof, which refers to the tendency of people to look to others' actions as a way to determine their own. Attackers may exploit this by creating scenarios that make the target feel that their decision is supported or validated by others, thus increasing the chances of compliance.

For example, an attacker may pose as a legitimate authority figure or claim that "everyone is doing it," making the target more likely to comply with the request to share sensitive information. This method relies heavily on human psychology and the influence of perceived peer behavior, which is a core element of social engineering tactics.

Other options represent specific methods of attacks, but they do not inherently focus on the manipulation of social proof to influence decisions in the same way social engineering does. While they may involve deception or exploitation, the broad psychological aspects of social proof are more clearly aligned with social engineering techniques.