CIPT (Certified Information Privacy Technologist) Practice

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What distinguishes "Whaling" from general phishing attacks?

  1. Targeting specific high-profile individuals

  2. Mass distribution

  3. Generic email content

  4. Unspecific targets

The correct answer is: Targeting specific high-profile individuals

"Whaling" is a type of cyber attack that specifically targets high-profile individuals such as CEOs, top executives, or other high-ranking individuals within an organization. These individuals are considered high-value targets due to the sensitive and confidential information they may have access to, making them lucrative targets for cybercriminals. By focusing on high-profile individuals, attackers increase their chances of obtaining valuable information or financial gain. In contrast, general phishing attacks typically involve mass distribution with generic email content and do not specifically target high-profile individuals like "Whaling" attacks do.

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