Hunting the Big Fish.
Whaling is a specialized form of spear phishing that exclusively targets C-suite executives and board members. The goal: High-value wire transfers and sensitive IP theft.
C-Suite Targeting
Attacks are tailored to the unique pressures of executives.
Legal Threats
"Subpoena attached. Open immediately."
Board Impersonation
Fake communications from board members regarding M&A.
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Why Executives are Vulnerable
Public Profiles
Executives have highly visible public profiles (bios, interviews, conferences), giving attackers ample material to craft convincing lures.
"Exception" Culture
Executives often bypass standard security protocols for speed. Attackers exploit this urgency to bypass checks.
Whaling vs. Spear Phishing
While spear phishing targets anyone with specific info, whaling specifically hunts the "whales" who have the highest authority.
- Higher Stakes: A spear phish might steal a login. A whaling attack might wire $10M offshore.
- Sophistication: Whaling emails are often written by native speakers with industry-specific jargon, free of typos.
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