Phishing, fraud, and impersonation

Whaling

Whaling is a type of phishing attack (an online scam using fraudulent emails) that specifically targets C-suite and high-level executives. Whaling phishing attacks target senior executives with messages designed to trick them into sharing sensitive information or transferring funds. In a whaling attack, the fraudulent emails are more sophisticated than typical phishing emails, often containing personalized information about the targeted organization or person and written in polished business language.