You may have heard about “phishing” already, but do you know about its more advanced brother, “whaling?” It’s a good idea to study up on whaling, as its effects can be far more destructive than phishing! Let’s take a look at what whaling is, and how it can affect you. What Is Whaling? Image Credit: weerapat/DepositPhotos The Difference Between “Whaling” and “Phishing” Whaling, by itself, is not an advanced technique.