<\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat type of social engineering targets particular senior officials?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Whaling is a social engineering tactic that specifically targets senior officials, using highly targeted phishing attacks to trick them into fraudulent actions. Be cautious of whaling attempts in your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What social engineering targets a specific group of people?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Spear phishing attacks target specific organizations or individuals to carry out phishing attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are some real-world examples of whaling attacks?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Two high-profile cases of whaling attacks are the Snapchat incident and the Seagate data breach. These attacks led to the disclosure of sensitive payroll and tax information of employees, highlighting the serious consequences of such cyber threats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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