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Phishing is a social engineering tactic where the attacker attempts to get a user to divulge sensitive information (like username/password, bank account number, personal information, etc.) or go to a malicious website where such information can be harvested. It uses "bait" such as telling the user that they are their bank asking for the information or posing as some other authority like the system administrator. Usually it is delivered by email or Instant Messenger.
Spearphishing is a subset of phishing. Whereas general phishing targets a wide range of people trying to get some of them to divulge general information, spearphishing targets key individuals who are expected to have very special access or information that the attacker wants. It could be a company executive or a military officer. As a variation on the pun, attacks on high level executives or military officers is sometimes referred to as "whaling".
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∙ 10y agoSpear phishing is an illegal act that is designed to try and steal credit card information from card holders online or at point of sale places like gas stations. Spear fishing is the actual act of catching fish with a spear or modified stake like object.
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Difference between spear fishing and fishing?
Spear fishing is done with a spear & regular is done with a rod/reel w/ fishing line & you catch the fish on a hook with bait.
How does Spear phishing differ from phishing?
Phishing is a way of attempting to acquire information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.Spear Phishing is the same as Phishing. The difference is that the attack is targeted towards a specific person or group.Whaling is the same thing as Spear Phishing. The difference is that the specific target is high-value, such as company CEOs, CFOs, etc.
What is a spear phishing?
Phishing is a way of attempting to acquire information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.Spear Phishing is the same as Phishing. The difference is that the attack is targeted towards a specific person or group.Whaling is the same thing as Spear Phishing. The difference is that the specific target is high-value, such as company CEOs, CFOs, etc.
What is a spear fishing cyber attack?
It is a targeted phishing attack. See for example: http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2009/april/spearphishing_040109
What equipment is used when spear fishing?
There are a few pieces of equipment that are used when spear fishing. You need a spear for the fishing for example.
What is an email attack that targets a particular individual group or organization is called?
Spear phishing An email attack that targets a particular individual group or organization is called spear phishing. Usually, phishing is when the recipient receives an email that has a scam link in it.
What is an An email attack that targets a particular individual group or organization is called?
Spear phishing An email attack that targets a particular individual group or organization is called spear phishing. Usually, phishing is when the recipient receives an email that has a scam link in it.
Spear Phishing attacks commonly attempt to?
Spear phishing attacks commonly attempt to trick email users into opening an email, and clicking on a link. They do this by making it look like the email is coming from a trusted site or person.
Why didn't ramo get on the ship?
Because he was fishing with his fishing spear
What is the difference between a pike and a spear?
A pike is an infantry weapon. A spear is more or less a projectile weapon.
What is a fishing spear called?
a harpoon
What are Iroquoian fishing rods made of?
They would have probably gone spear fishing, either with a spear or a branch which they would have sharpened with a knife.
