Cybersecurity definition
What is Vishing?
By Cyber Tool Stack Editorial TeamUpdated
Definition
Phishing carried out over a phone call, often impersonating IT support, a bank, or an executive to pressure the victim into revealing credentials, approving an MFA prompt, or transferring money.
Where Vishing fits in the security landscape
These beginner lessons use this term while explaining the surrounding security control.
Related cybersecurity terms
PhishingA social-engineering attack that tricks someone into clicking a malicious link, entering credentials on a fake page, or running an attached file.SmishingPhishing carried out over SMS text message, typically impersonating a delivery service, bank, or IT department to get a recipient to click a malicious link or share a code on their phone.MFA FatigueAn attack where someone who already has a victim's password sends a flood of push-based MFA approval requests, hoping the victim eventually taps 'approve' just to make the notifications stop — also called MFA bombing or push bombing.