The entire basis of a whaling attack is to ___________.
A) appear as authentic as possible with actual logos, phone numbers, and various other details used in communications that come from fake email addresses.
B) be as ambiguous and broad as possible so that no one person is targeted; rather, a large division in a company is.
C) appeal to as many companies as possible at the same time, therefore increasing the likelihood that one will "take the bait."
D) establish a line of communication with an entry-level employee or employees first to gain trust, and then gain access to larger systems.

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Whaling attacks specifically target high-profile individuals within organizations, such as executives, using highly personalized and sophisticated methods. These attacks often involve emails that appear very authentic, including the use of actual logos, phone numbers, and other details, but originate from fake email addresses. The goal is to deceive the recipient into believing the communication is legitimate.

The Entire Basis of a Whaling Attack Is to ___________