The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of an insurance company received an email from Ann, the company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), requesting a transfer of $10,000 to an account. The email states Ann is on vacation and has lost her purse, containing cash and credit cards. Which of the following social-engineering techniques is the attacker using?

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Whaling is a type of phishing attack that targets high-profile individuals like CEOs or CFOs, often using personalized information to make the scam more convincing.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of an Insurance Company Received