Which of the following human security vulnerabilities attacks is a type of attack that targets high-profile employees, such as the CEO or CFO, in order to steal sensitive information from a company?

(A) Social engineering
(B) Phishing
(C) Whaling
(D) Pharming

Whaling is the correct answer.

Whaling is a highly targeted phishing attack - aimed at senior executives - masquerading as a legitimate email. Whaling is digitally enabled fraud through social engineering, designed to encourage victims to perform a secondary action, such as initiating a wire transfer of funds.