Spear Phishing

Spear phishing is a highly targeted cyberattack where a malicious actor crafts personalised messages, often emails, to trick a specific individual or organization into divulging sensitive information or performing actions that benefit the attacker. Unlike general phishing that casts a wide net, spear phishing relies on extensive research of the target to make the communication appear legitimate and trustworthy, often by impersonating a known contact or authority figure.