A whaling attack is—broadly speaking—the top tier of phishing, but that last point is why we've also seen a further refinement of what's already a significant threat.

Spokeo shares everything to know about whaling attacks, particularly for those in a senior position within their company.

What Is Whaling? Most people are familiar with ordinary kinds of phishing. They may come in the form of an email , a text (SMS phishing, or "smishing"), a social media message, or even a phone ...