Attacks and malware
What is Vishing?
Phishing by phone call, where an attacker poses as IT support, a bank or a colleague to talk the victim into giving access or money.
Vishing is phishing by voice. The caller poses as IT support, a bank fraud team, a supplier or an executive and talks the victim into revealing a password, approving a login prompt, installing remote access software or transferring money.
It works because a live conversation creates pressure and lets the attacker adapt. Help desks are a common target, since resetting a password or a multi-factor device is part of their job.