Which of the following social-engineering techniques is the attacker using?

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?
A . Phishing
B . Whaling
C . Typo squatting
D . Pharming

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Answer: B