Vishing
Voice phishing — social engineering over the phone.
Vishing is voice phishing — social engineering over a phone call, exploiting the pressure and authority a live caller can project. Classic scripts include fake tech-support warnings and “bank fraud department” calls that walk victims into surrendering codes or installing remote-access tools. The defense is process, not detection: verify any unsolicited request by calling back a known-good number. Voice-cloning AI now lets attackers impersonate a specific boss or family member, making caller-ID skepticism essential.