What is Whaling?
Whaling is a type of spear phishing attack targeted at high-profile individuals such as executives or senior management within an organization, often seeking large sums of money or sensitive information.
Examples
Attackers may impersonate a CEO or CFO, requesting urgent wire transfers or confidential information.
Prevention Tips
- Verify the identity of the sender through direct communication.
- Implement strict procedures for financial transactions and data requests.
- Educate executives and staff about the risks of whaling.
- Use email filtering and security software to detect phishing attempts.