What is Vishing?

Vishing is a variant of phishing attack that relies on fraudulent phone calls or voice messages to mislead a target into divulging personal information, like account passwords or credit card details. In most instances, a malicious actor using vishing will pretend to be from a reputable company or a trusted authority, and their message will often either involve the offer of a "free prize" or a fictional crisis that the target must tend to immediately.