Phishing

Question 1

Phishing

Answer 1

• Social engineering with a touch of spoofing
  
  • Often delivered by spam, IM, etc.
  • Very remarkable when well done

• Don’t be fooled - Check the URL

• Usually there’s something not quite right
  
  • Spelling, fonts, graphics
• Vishing is done over the phone
  
  • Fake security checks or bank updates

Question 2

Spear phishing

Answer 2

• Phishing with inside information
  
  • Makes the attack more believable
  • Spear phishing the CEO is “whaling”