Whaling attacks, a sophisticated form of cybercrime, have become a significant cyber threat to businesses of all sizes. Targeting high-profile individuals within organisations, these attacks exploit the trust and authority of C-Level executives to deceive employees into performing fraudulent actions. Attackers can trick employees into transferring funds, disclosing sensitive information, or compromising critical systems by impersonating top executives.
As C-level executives, we must urgently address the growing threat of IM phishing. Instant messaging (IM) platforms like Teams and Slack, essential for collaboration and productivity, have also become a breeding ground for cybercriminals. This hidden threat can’t be ignored.
Imagine a con artist who tricks you into revealing your credit card details. That’s the essence of social engineering in cybersecurity. Attackers use psychological manipulation, persuasion, and even fear to target employees and gain access to confidential information or systems.