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__________ is a type of phishing that targets high-profile executives such as CEOs, CFOs, politicians, and celebrities who have access to confidential and highly valuable information.

  • A. Spear phishing
  • B. Vishing
  • C. Whaling
  • D. Phishing
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

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Vincent_Lu
8 months ago
Selected Answer: C
Phishing - Hackers send emails with malicious links to make victim click on them out of concern, worry, or curiosity Vishing - Hackers make phone calls to engage in conversations with users. Smishing - Hackers send short messages requesting that you click on malicious links or call provided phone numbers. Pharming - Hackers use malicious URLs to redirect users to fake websites when attempting to access legitimate ones. Spear Phishing - Hackers send tailored emails specifically crafted for organizations or individuals, often targeting high-level executives or finance employees. Whaling - Similar to spear phishing, but targets senior executives of corporate organizations.
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Daniel8660
1 year, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: C
Computer-based Social Engineering: Phishing A whaling attack is a type of phishing that targets high profile executives like CEO, CFO,politicians, and celebrities who have complete access to confidential and highly valuable information. (P.1242/1226)
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khaled_2321
1 year, 7 months ago
Selected Answer: C
correct
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ebuAkif
1 year, 7 months ago
Selected Answer: C
from CEH material "An attacker targets high profile executives like CEOs, CFOs, politicians, and celebrities who have complete access to confidential and highly valuable information The attacker tricks the victim into revealing critical corporate and personal information through email or website spoofing"
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jinjection
2 years, 7 months ago
correct
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