Vishing, Smishing, Pharming, and Whaling: Definitions, Examples, and Prevention
Phishing has diversified well beyond email. Voice calls, text messages, DNS-level redirection, and highly targeted executive-focused attacks each exploit trust through a different channel, and each requires a somewhat different defense. Understanding the specific mechanics behind vishing, smishing, pharming, and whaling — not just their names — is what makes it possible to actually defend...
