WHAT IS WHALING ATTACK?
Much like the freshwater or saltwater fisherman, cybercriminals target prey of all types and sizes in their phishing attempts. If each of us can be a victim of a phishing attempt, some cybercriminals target people who are more likely to make big money. Cybercriminals call these targets “whales,” meaning important people, such as presidents or company executives who are prime targets because of their position (agree with you: technically, we don't hook whales, but let's pretend…) Whaling-type attacks affect a large number of Canadian companies each year. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself and the people around you. Phishing by email, text message or whaling For various reasons, the world of cybersecurity is riddled with words that are metaphors for the world of fish and it's not always easy to navigate. So here's what it is: Phishing is a type of cyber-attack by e-mail, text message or any other direct messaging service which attempts to imitate a...