Threats & Cybercrime

What Is Spear Phishing?

A targeted form of phishing, tailored to a specific person or organization.

Unlike mass phishing, spear phishing targets a specific person or company, using personal details (name, job title, colleagues) to appear more credible and increase the chance the scam succeeds.

Related Terms

Phishing Business Email Compromise

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