Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v11) — Question 385

__________ is a type of phishing that targets high-profile executives such as CEOs, CFOs, politicians, and celebrities who have access to confidential and highly valuable information.

Answer options

• A. Spear phishing
• B. Vishing
• C. Whaling
• D. Phishing

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Whaling, which specifically refers to phishing attacks targeting high-profile individuals. A is incorrect as Spear phishing targets specific individuals but not necessarily high-profile ones. B refers to Vishing, which involves voice phishing, and D is a general term for phishing without the specific focus on high-profile targets.