Title: What is Spear Phishing? | Definition & Prevention | Terranova Security
Headings: What Is Spear Phishing?
What Is Spear Phishing?
Both individuals and businesses are targeted by spear phishing:
Individual Spear Phishing Attack
Business Spear Phishing Attack
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Content: Additionally, the email will blatantly ask the recipient to urgently respond, for example transfer a specific sum of money or to send personal data such as a banking password. Because the emails are written in a highly familiar tone and refer to personal information about the recipient, victims mistakenly believe they know and trust the sender and respond to the request. Both individuals and businesses are targeted by spear phishing: Individual Spear Phishing Attack
Cybercriminals pretend to be a business the individual trusts, for example their bank or a reputable online site such as Amazon. The email could be crafted as a transaction confirmation or shipping notice. The goal is to get the individual to open the email and click a malicious link or to send confidential information that can then be used to commit further cybercrimes. Business Spear Phishing Attack
Cybercriminals typically target two or three employees within a company. Often the email appears to come from the targeted individuals’ manager and directs them to transfer money, provide passwords, or other confidential company information. The tone of the email is urgent, tricking the victims into thinking that if they don’t act, the company will be in jeopardy. Did You Know
Spear phishing is a type of social engineering that criminals use to infect computers, infiltrate company networks and steal data.