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Spear Phishing
Threats
Phishing aimed at a specific person.
Definition
Spear phishing is a targeted phishing attempt. The attacker uses personal details to seem believable.
In plain English
Phishing aimed at a specific person.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Targeted attacks are harder to spot and can lead to major account or data compromise.
Example
Example: An email that mentions your workplace or a project to gain trust.