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Spear-phishing

/ˈspɪər ˈfɪʃɪŋ/noun / verb
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Spear-phishing is a highly targeted form of cyber attack that uses personalized emails, messages, or websites to trick specific individuals into divulging sensitive information or performing harmful actions. Unlike broad phishing scams, it leverages personal details like names, job titles, or recent events to build trust and evade detection, making it a stealthy weapon in modern digital warfare.

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