phishing
Whaling
A spear phishing attack specifically targeting high-ranking executives such as CEOs, CFOs, or board members. These attacks often impersonate other executives or business partners and involve requests for large financial transfers or sensitive data.
Related Terms
Business Email Compromise (BEC)
phishingA sophisticated scam targeting businesses that regularly perform wire transfers or handle sensitive data. Attackers comp...
Impersonation
social-engineeringThe act of pretending to be another person to deceive victims into trusting the attacker. In cybersecurity, impersonatio...
Spear Phishing
phishingA targeted phishing attack directed at specific individuals or organizations. Unlike generic phishing, spear phishing us...