Vishing
Impersonate Over Trusted Lines to Build Security Awareness
Vishing exploits trust in familiar channels. Whether it’s a spoofed call from “IT support” or a fake “bank alert,” attackers use urgency and social engineering to extract sensitive information or trigger risky actions. With deepfake audio and caller ID spoofing becoming increasingly accessible, a single coerced response can lead to widespread compromise. Traditional awareness training isn’t enough to counter these evolving tactics.
Aevora’s Vishing Assessment provides the realism needed to showcase this dangerous attack vector. Our operators will expose, educate, and empower. We engineer voice campaigns that echo real threats, from cold calls to callback chains, yielding insights that fortify your human security. Ready to answer the call? Contact us today for a free consultation.
What is Vishing?
Vishing relies on calling users over the phone and using impersonation and social engineering tactics to obtain sensitive information. These campaigns are often chained with phishing to convince a user to follow dangerous instructions previously sent through another medium. Aevora operators will gauge how your staff respond to persuasive voice ploys. We test from scripted calls to interactive dialogues, tracking compliance, resistance, and reporting under pressure. Some of key psychological concepts we use are:
- Applied Urgency
- Rapport Building
- Reciprocity
- Scarcity
Goals typically revolve around:
- Credential Harvesting via Pretexting
- Approval Scams (e.g., fake wire transfers)
- Deepfake Audio Deceptions
- Callback and Escalation Chains
- Multi-factor Bypasses Over Phone
- Detection
- Hang-up efficacy
We dial the drama (deceptively) to increase security awareness.
Our Methodology
At Aevora, we don’t do one-size-fits-all. Our vishing follows industry-leading frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and NIST, tailored to your unique environment. Here’s how we deliver results:
- Scoping & Reconnaissance: We collaborate with you to define target users and rules of engagement—ensuring zero disruption to your operations. During this time we also discuss specific goals to see if you would like us to attempt to access user accounts, obtain specific information, or pivot for additional access. Aevora operators will also perform passive reconnaissance during scoping to get a general intelligence perspective on the target company and staff.
- Set-up: Aevora operators will build any required infrastructure and set-up pretexts for highly targeted campaigns.
- Exploitation & Proof-of-Concept : We are attempting to craft the most convincing campaigns to put your security awareness programs to the ultimate test.
- Post-Vish Analysis : What happens after we compromise one of your staff? That is up to you. We will escalate as far as you are comfortable. These tasks will always be thoroughly communicated prior to any action being taken.
- Comprehensive Reporting & Remediation Guidance : You’ll receive a detailed report with executive summaries, vishing results, and recommendations.
All of Aevora’s operators possess the highly coveted OSCP certification. With Aevora you are getting the best and you can have confidence that every test is thorough, confidential, and compliant with standards like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR.
Why Choose Aevora for Your Vishing Assessment?
In a sea of cybersecurity firms, Aevora stands out because we prioritize your success. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Adaptive and Capable: We have conducted several custom vishing campaigns. From small companies to massive enterprises—we will find every angle and pry with precision and resilience. Aevora operators are required to remain knowledgeable on the latest security trends, tooling, techniques, and social engineering concepts.
- Rapid Turnaround: Most engagements are completed in 1-2 weeks. Importantly, we are flexible and are ready to work around the timelines that you require. Engagement length is primarily determined by the goals of the phishing campaign and Aevora’s testing schedule.
- Transparent Pricing: Starting at $5,000 per week for standard engagements. While scoping, we will analyze any key goals given for the campaign. Custom goals in some scenarios can impact engagement complexity. These details can fluctuate pricing as every vishing campaign is different.
- Ongoing Partnership: Beyond the engagement, you will have access our threat intelligence feeds and quarterly health checks to stay ahead of emerging risks. This is completely free. We want to be your go-to experts year-round. We prioritize your success.
Who Benefits From Our Vishing Assessments
This service is essential for:
IT and Infrastructure Teams: Understand how well your organization can withstand voice-based social engineering attacks. Our vishing assessments expose gaps in phone system configurations, employee verification processes, and caller ID handling. Results support improved technical controls, hardened call-handling procedures, and better protection against real-time manipulation attempts.
Security Teams: Test your defenses against one of the most manipulative threat vectors—voice phishing. Our simulated vishing campaigns mimic real-world tactics, such as pretexting, impersonation, and pressure-based manipulation, to evaluate detection and response capabilities. We provide detailed findings and recommendations to strengthen frontline defenses and user vigilance.
Organizations with a Remote or Hybrid Workforce: When teams are distributed, consistent communication protocols can slip. Vishing assessments help identify whether remote employees can recognize and properly respond to fraudulent calls, especially when isolated from on-site support. We ensure your workforce is trained, alert, and equipped to verify suspicious requests, regardless of location.
Heavily Regulated Industries: Meet strict compliance requirements such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR. Our security assessments provide the necessary evidence and risk insights to satisfy auditors and regulators. If you have specific compliance requirements, be sure to let us know during scoping.
Companies Preparing for Security Audits, M&A, or Insurance Reviews: Demonstrate a proactive approach to social engineering threats by including vishing assessments in your security posture. Our reports support audit readiness, inform cyber risk evaluations, and help validate employee training—potentially improving your standing with insurers, investors, or buyers.
Businesses of All Sizes: Whether you’re a growing startup or a large enterprise, voice phishing is a rising threat. Our assessments simulate real-world phone scams, providing practical insights and tailored training opportunities to build a workforce that’s alert, assertive, and resistant to manipulation.