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Whaling (Executive Phishing)

Spear phishing aimed at senior executives, whose authority, access and reluctance to be questioned make a single compromise disproportionately damaging.

Owner Cyber Safe India Editorial TeamFirst published 13 Aug 2026Last reviewed 16 Sep 2026Jurisdiction India + global contextEvidence grade B ยท sourced referenceEmergency routes verified 16 Sep 2026Editorial policyCorrections & change log