Vishing: Phone-Based Phishing Attacks and How to Stop Them

Phone-based phishing attacks trick employees into revealing sensitive information. Learn the warning signs and defenses.

We have all received those robocalls about our car's extended warranty. Most of us hang up without a second thought. But what happens when the call sounds legitimate — when the person on the other end knows your name, your job title, and the name of your IT provider?

That is vishing — voice phishing — and it is one of the most underestimated threats faci…