Which type of social engineering attack specifically targets high-level executives through email in an attempt to steal sensitive information?
Vishing
Spear phishing
Watering hole attack
Typosquatting
Whaling
Pharming
Whaling is a type of phishing attack that targets high-level executives with the purpose of stealing sensitive information from a company. The term 'whaling' is used because it refers to going after the 'big fish' or high-value targets within an organization. Unlike typical phishing attacks, whaling emails are highly customized and often include specific details relevant to the target to make them appear more legitimate.
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