A whaling what?
Unless you’re in the tech world, you’ve probably not heard of a whaling attack
before.
But as the business owner, it’s your responsibility to be aware of any risk that could threaten your data security.
Whaling – sometimes called CEO fraud – involves impersonation.
Cybercriminals pretend to be an organization’s CEO, supplier, or another
senior colleague in order to access funds or sensitive data.
Whaling is aimed at high level individuals, such as directors, heads of departments and managers. And attacks are on the rise...
As more of us work remotely and communication of all kinds has grown and grown, this form of social engineering tries to catch people off guard. As they feel unable to refuse a request from someone appearing to be the head of their company.
If you are asked to transfer money, provide sensitive information or click on links, it’s always worth taking a moment, to stop and think.
Always be aware of unfamiliar email addresses, changes to banking details, a sense of urgency or request for confidential information.
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