Spear phishing: A targeted form of phishing where attackers use specific information about the victim to make their emails more convincing. It is used in cyber-attacks to gain sensitive information from individuals or organizations. Examples include using an individual’s name and job title in the email or tailoring the email to match the victim’s company’s branding.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D4: Incident Management | CISSP D6: Security Assessment and Testing | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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