The principle of consensus in social engineering attacks leverages the human tendency to conform to social norms and follow the crowd. Attackers employing this principle create an illusion of consensus by portraying a situation or action as widely accepted or endorsed by others. By emphasizing the behavior of a large group or referencing testimonials from supposed peers, the attacker seeks to influence the victim's decision-making process. The aim is to make the victim believe that complying with the attacker's request or sharing sensitive information is the norm or the correct course of action, increasing the likelihood of their compliance.