How Does Spear Phishing Differs From Phishing?
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Spear phishing is a form of phishing that is more targeted and specific to an individual or organization. Unlike phishing, which is a broad attack sent to a large number of people in the hopes of catching at least one person, spear phishing attacks are tailored to a particular individual or organization. They are usually sent from an email address that looks legitimate and often include insider information that can make them seem more convincing. Additionally, they often ask the recipient to click a malicious link or open an attachment that will install malware on their computer.