spearphishing (noun) [Word Notes]
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Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A type of cyber attack where an attacker sends a targeted and personalized email or other form of communication to a specific individual or a small group of individuals with the intention of tricking them into divulging sensitive information, such as a password, or convincing them to click a malicious link that will enable the attacker to take control of the victim's machine. CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/spearphishing Audio reference link: Richardson, T., 2014. What is the difference between phishing and spear-phishing?
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