What Is Vishing?
Security Boulevard, Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Vishing, short for voice phishing, is a type of social engineering scam in which attackers use phone calls or voice messages to trick individuals into revealing sensitive personal or financial information such as passwords, bank details, and credit card numbers.
Unlike traditional phishing that targets victims through emails or malicious links, Vishing relies on real-time voice communication to create a sense of urgency and trust, making people more likely to comply without thinking through the consequences.