Vishing (Voice Phishing)
A phishing attack conducted via voice calls to steal sensitive information.
Understanding Vishing
Vishing (Voice Phishing) is a social engineering attack where cybercriminals use phone calls or voice messages to trick individuals into revealing confidential information, such as bank details, passwords, or personal data. Unlike email-based phishing, vishing relies on human interaction and psychological manipulation to deceive victims.
How Vishing Attacks Work
Impersonation – Attackers pretend to be bank officials, tech support agents, government representatives, or company employees.
Urgency Tactics – They create a sense of urgency by claiming an account is compromised, there is legal trouble, or an urgent payment is required.
Request for Information – Victims are asked to provide bank details, login credentials, or OTPs (One-Time Passwords) to "resolve" the issue.
Call Spoofing – Attackers manipulate caller IDs to make it appear as if the call is from a legitimate organization.
Gaining Control – If the victim provides sensitive details, attackers may steal money, gain unauthorized access to accounts, or commit identity fraud.
Future Trends in Vishing Attacks
AI-Generated Voice Scams – Attackers use AI-powered deepfake voices to impersonate executives, family members, or celebrities.
Voice Biometrics Spoofing – Some cybercriminals are developing techniques to bypass voice authentication systems.
Automated Vishing Bots – Attackers are increasingly using AI-driven robocalls to scale phishing operations.
Targeted Corporate Attacks – Spear-phishing-style vishing attacks on high-profile executives and businesses are increasing