Cybersecurity Glossary

Business Email Compromise

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a type of highly sophisticated email phishing attack where cybercriminals impersonate trusted individuals to try and mislead or manipulate a victim.

Callback Phishing

Callback phishing is a type of phishing attack where scammers entice victims to call a phone number and reveal sensitive information.

Executive Phishing

Executive Phishing is a type of highly sophisticated email phishing attack where cybercriminals impersonate senior management or executives within a business to try and mislead or manipulate employees.

Malvertising

Malvertising is a type of phishing attack where cybercriminals use paid advertisements to distribute malware.

Smishing

Smishing is a type of phishing attack where cybercriminals use SMS messages to distribute malware or impersonate trusted individuals to try and mislead or manipulate a victim.

Vishing

Vishing is a type of phishing attack where cybercriminals abuse the intimate nature of voice calls to try and manipulate a victim through coercion or manipulation.