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Whaling Warning Signs

In this video five different whaling attacks, examples are discussed, including high-profile cases with near misses.

In this video, five different whaling attack examples are discussed, which include high-profile cases that were a near-miss. The video will highlight the tactics that were used and what to do to prevent such attacks.

Reflect and share: Knowing what you know now, how would you react if you received an email from your organization’s CEO that you thought was a cyberattack? If you have experienced this before, what would you do differently, if anything? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below.

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