Malware and Social Engineering are the two key tools used to compromise computers, phones, tablets and other devices. Understanding what they are and how they work will help to keep your systems safe and secure.
Sans has provided an excellent article explaining, in common terms, what social engineering is and how it can be used to gain access to your devices and information.
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They have also produced a short video presentation explaining malware, what it does and some of the terms that you may hear should you ever need to seek professional help recovering from a malware infection.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbG0JGY2U00