In the technical market, many types of advanced devices and the increasing scope of AI i.e. Artificial Intelligence are making many of the tasks of the people easier. On the one hand, people are getting a lot of convenience due to these. On the other hand, due to the increasing technology, the danger to the people is also increasing. Yes, whale phishing scams are quite popular these days. What is this new technique of cybercrime and how does it work? Also, how can one avoid this new cyber threat?
How does the whale phishing scam work?
A whale phishing scam is a social engineering attack, in which cyber criminals first search for their target and research it. Cyber attackers also search for personal and professional information of their target. Cyber scammers take the help of people's social media accounts for this.
This is how scammers do their work.
Cyber scammers attack their victims after identifying them and collecting all the information. For this, they often resort to a phone call or message. Scammers ask for financial help and sensitive information from people to trap them. If people fall for their words and give the information sought, then the scammers cheat people. Cyber scammers talk to people in such a way that their trust is won and after that, their work is done.
To steal identity
In many cases, cyber scammers also make people their victims for their important data. The motive behind this is often to get some sensitive information or some hidden special information. Apart from this, many times scammers also take information from people to steal the identity of the other person.
How to avoid whale phishing scam
To avoid a whale phishing scam, one should not trust any call or message coming from any unknown number on the device.
In whale phishing scams, unknown links come on most emails. In such a situation, to avoid this scam, one should not click on any suspicious email.
In whale phishing scams, cyber scammers often demand money and some kind of special information through calls and messages. Before giving any information on any call or message received from an unknown number, verify that number officially. Share any information only after confirmation.
To avoid scams, always keep the device updated with new software and safety features.
Avoid sharing your personal or professional information with anyone on social media platforms.
If you ever become a victim of a cyber scam, then without delay complain on the cyber helpline number 1930 or the cyber portal.
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