What would be the primary objective of a whaling attack?
- Extract personal information from random individuals
- Gain access to sensitive company data
- Impersonate a specific individual
- Target a large number of individuals
The primary objective of a whaling attack is to impersonate a specific individual, usually a high-ranking executive or influential person within an organization. Attackers aim to deceive others into believing they are this individual to gain access to sensitive information or resources.
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