Spear Phishing

Spear phishing is a targeted online scam where cybercriminals customize their deceptive messages to appear as legitimate and relevant to a specific individual or organization. Unlike broad email scams, spear phishing focuses on detailed personal or professional information to gain trust and increase the likelihood of success. The attacker might pose as a colleague, boss, or familiar contact to trick the recipient into revealing sensitive data, such as login credentials or financial information, often leading to security breaches or financial loss. It relies on research and personalized communication to make the attack convincing.