What form of social engineering trick uses fraudulent phone calls from threat actors pretending to be bank employees to verify a target's credit card number? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What form of social engineering trick uses fraudulent phone calls from threat actors pretending to be bank employees to verify a target's credit card number?
A. Smishing
B. Vishing
C. Pharming
D. Whaling
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Vishing uses deceptive voice calls and social engineering strategies to trick victims into disclosing sensitive corporate or personal details.

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