How to avoid the harpoon – the rise of Whaling attacks
How to avoid the harpoon – the rise of Whaling attacks Andrew Smith Chief Information & Security Officer Kyocera Document Solutions UK Ever heard of whaling attacks? They’re like phishing but with a twist. Instead of targeting normal people like you and I for our bank details and passwords, whalers go after the big fish — senior […]
Whaling
Whaling What is it and how can we defend against it Whaling is a sophisticated form of phishing attack that targets high-level executives such as CEOs, CFOs, and other senior decision-makers within an organisation. Unlike standard phishing, which casts a wide net to catch unsuspecting users, whaling is highly targeted and personalised – hence the name, […]