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Stefan Ionescu

What is Vishing and how does it work?

Cybercrime.

Vishing is an abbreviation for “voice phishing,” in which hackers use fraudulent phone calls or voice messages to dupe people into giving them sensitive information, such as bank passwords and account credentials. The hackers then use this information for criminal activities, mainly stealing funds.

Vishing is on the rise, and people need to protect themselves from it. This article will dive deep into Vishing, explaining how it works and the steps to protect yourself.

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