Vishing

What Is Vishing?

Vishing is a type of social engineering attack that uses voice calls or voice messages to deceive victims into providing sensitive information. It is a form of phishing, which is a type of cyber attack that uses fraudulent emails, websites, and other digital methods to steal personal information. Vishing is often used to gain access to bank accounts, credit card numbers, and other confidential information. Vishing attacks can also be used to spread malware or ransomware.

Description

Vishing is a type of social engineering attack that uses voice calls or voice messages to deceive victims into providing sensitive information.

Usage and Examples

Vishing attacks are typically conducted over the phone, but can also be done through voice messages sent via email or text message. In a typical vishing attack, the attacker will call the victim and pretend to be a representative from a legitimate company or organization. The attacker will then ask the victim to provide personal information, such as a credit card number or bank account details. The attacker may also ask the victim to download malicious software or click on a malicious link.

Vishing attacks can also be used to spread malware or ransomware. In this type of attack, the attacker will call the victim and ask them to download a malicious file or click on a malicious link. The malicious file or link will then install malware or ransomware on the victim's computer.