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VOICE PHISHING [1 record]

Record 1 2012-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
  • Internet and Telematics
CONT

Vishing (voice phishing) uses an automated voice from a seemingly trustworthy source (like your bank) to trick you into sharing data such as bank account details and PINs [personal identification numbers].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
  • Internet et télématique
CONT

L'hameçonnage vocal utilise une voix automatisée d'une source qui semble sûre (comme votre banque) pour vous inciter à faire part de données comme des détails au sujet de votre compte bancaire et votre NIP [numéro d'identification personnel].

Spanish

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