What type of phishing uses a deep fake voice impersonation?

Impostor vishing refers to a type of phishing attack that specifically utilizes voice manipulation technologies, including deep fake voice impersonation. In an impostor vishing scenario, an attacker uses advanced audio synthesis tools to imitate the voice of a trusted individual, such as a company executive or authority figure, to manipulate the target into divulging sensitive information or performing actions that may compromise security.

The use of deep fake technology in voice impersonation elevates the threat level of vishing, as the deception can be particularly convincing. Victims may be more likely to trust a voice that sounds like someone they know or respect, leading to increased vulnerability to the attack.

While vishing pertains broadly to voice phishing attacks using phone calls, it does not specifically denote the sophistication of using deep fake technology for impersonation. Whaling typically targets high-profile individuals with the intent of conducting fraud or data breaches, while smishing involves phishing through SMS text messaging. Therefore, impostor vishing is the term that encompasses the specific method of using deep fake voice impersonation to carry out the phishing scheme.