Kaspersky Launches Vishing Awareness Module in ASAP Cybersecurity Platform
Kaspersky has expanded its Automated Security Awareness Platform (ASAP) with the launch of a dedicated module on vishing (voice phishing), aiming to strengthen practical cyber-hygiene skills among employees across industries. The new feature addresses one of the fastest-growing and most manipulative forms of social engineering, providing users with the tools to detect and respond to voice-based scams.
Vishing has emerged as a significant vector for corporate fraud. According to recent industry data, Allied Irish Banks (AIB) reported a 79% year-on-year increase in vishing attacks in early 2025, including an incident in which a business customer narrowly avoided losing €41,000 to a scam caller. In another case, disclosed by Google and tracked as UNC6040, attackers targeted Salesforce users at around 20 organizations, tricking employees into installing malicious applications that granted full access to corporate data.
Unlike traditional phishing emails that prompt victims to click on fraudulent links, vishing schemes often begin with an email urging recipients to call a provided phone number. Once on the call, scammers exploit the real-time nature of voice communication to pressure victims into divulging sensitive information. Kaspersky experts note that phone conversations leave less time for reflection compared to viewing a suspicious website, making it easier for attackers to rush, intimidate, and manipulate targets into complying.
The new ASAP vishing module offers real-world case studies, interactive lessons, and simulated scenarios designed to help users spot red flags and adopt safer communication habits. As part of the update, Kaspersky ASAP now supports more than 30 languages across its user interface and training materials, broadening its reach to global teams.
> “As social engineering evolves, so must the way we educate people about it,” said Tatyana Shumaylova, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Kaspersky Security Awareness. “Vishing is no longer just a threat to individuals – it’s increasingly being used against organizations, resulting in financial losses, data breaches, and reputational damage. Our new module prepares employees to recognize and resist voice-based deception, a threat that is becoming both more sophisticated and more personal.”