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Spear Phishing

• Translates to "fishing with a spear", indicating a targeted and specific approach to deception.
• A type of fraud that targets specific individuals, organizations, or high-value companies.
• Often aims to steal data for malicious purposes.
• May also involve attempting to install malware on the victim's computer.

Spear Phishing

• Spear phishing is a targeted form of deception that focuses on specific individuals, organizations, or high-value companies.
• It is often used to steal sensitive information for malicious purposes or to install malware on the victim's computer.

Identifying Phishing Emails

• Be cautious when opening an email if it exhibits one or more of the following characteristics:
  • Fake email address
  • Attached files
  • Links
  • Spelling or grammatical errors
  • Unprofessional or suspicious graphics
  • Generic greetings (e.g., "Dear Customer")
  • Urgency to verify email address or personal information

What to Do If You Receive a Phishing Email

• Always verify the sender's email address
• Do not open the email and report it to your security advisor or delete it
• If you have already opened the email:
  • Do not open any attached files
  • Do not click on any links