Security awareness · Question 8 of 12

What is phishing by phone call called?

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  • D Vishing

Explanation

Vishing stands for voice phishing. Attackers call and pose, for example, as support or a bank. Smishing uses SMS, whaling targets executives, and pharming redirects users to fake websites through manipulated name resolution.

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