Vishing (Voice Phishing)

Vishing, a portmanteau of “voice” and “phishing,” is a scamming technique wherein fraudsters use phone calls to trick individuals into divulging personal, financial, or security information. Unlike traditional phishing attacks that rely on email, vishing calls may appear to come from legitimate institutions, such as banks or government agencies, exploiting the perceived authenticity and urgency of voice communication to persuade victims to act against their interests.