Vishing is a attack_type tracked across 1 threat cluster and 1 intelligence report mention on ThreatCluster. First observed November 18, 2025; most recent activity November 18, 2025.
Vishing is a form of voice phishing where attackers manipulate targets over the phone to reveal sensitive information or authorize transactions, typically by impersonating bank staff, IT support, or trusted colleagues. Recent discussions describe vishing as part of a broader shift in social engineering toward highly convincing, professionally executed campaigns that may employ caller ID spoofing, social engineering psychology, and even AI-generated voices. Its significance lies in direct financial loss, credential theft, and its role as an entry point for broader intrusions into organizations.
Social engineering attacks, including phishing, smishing, and vishing, have become increasingly sophisticated, leveraging AI to manipulate trust rather than breaching firewalls. These methods have turned communication…