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Targeted phishing attack
Spear Phishing Definition: Targeted phishing attack
Spear Phishing is a specialized form of phishing directed at particular individuals or organizations. Attackers use personal information—often gathered from social media or past data breaches—to craft convincing messages that appear genuine. By exploiting the target’s specific context or interests, these messages persuade recipients to divulge confidential information or click malicious links. Because of its tailored nature, spear phishing has a higher success rate than generic phishing attempts.
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