What is whaling?

~5 min Available in: German, English.

Whaling is a targeted form of phishing that specifically targets senior executives and other decision-makers within a company. Attackers attempt to deceive high-ranking individuals in order to gain access to confidential information or cause financial damage.
In this e-learning module, you will learn how whaling works and why these attacks are often professional and difficult to detect.

Updated on 09.06.2026

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