Which type of attack can employ voice messages as part of its strategy?

Phishing is a type of attack that can effectively use voice messages as part of its strategy. In phishing attacks, the attacker seeks to deceive individuals into providing sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, or financial data by masquerading as a trustworthy entity.

Voice messages can be part of this strategy in several ways, for instance, through voice phishing, or vishing, where attackers leave messages encouraging the victim to call back a number that’s actually controlled by the attacker. By utilizing this method, attackers exploit trust, especially when impersonating legitimate organizations or services that individuals may rely upon.

This tactic capitalizes on the human element of security, using social engineering to manipulate the target into taking actions that compromise their security. It leads to the unintentional disclosure of sensitive personal information, often under the guise of needing immediate action or as part of a routine check. Thus, voice messages serve not just as a medium to communicate malicious intent but also enhance the believability of the scam, making the phishing attempt more effective.