Question

Whaling is the technique used to take deep and _________ information about any individual.

(a) sensitive

(b) powerful

(c) useless

(d) casual

I had been asked this question in an interview.

This intriguing question comes from Hacking Terminologies topic in portion Cyber Security of Cyber Security

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) sensitive

The explanation is: Whaling uses phishing technique which helps hackers in stealing deep and sensitive information about any member of an organization. The information can be private addresses, phone number, future plans and projects, salary and bonuses.