What specific type of phishing attack uses the telephone to target a victim?
A)target phishing
B)whaling
C)vishing
D)spear phishing

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Vishing (voice phishing) is a type of phishing attack that involves using the telephone or VoIP to target a victim. The attacker may pretend to be a legitimate organization or authority figure and trick the victim into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers. Target phishing and spear phishing are types of email-based attacks, while whaling specifically targets high-profile individuals.

What Specific Type of Phishing Attack Uses the Telephone to Target