Tech Buzzword: What is spear phishing?

Spear phishing is an e-mail spoof used to target a specific organization and seek unauthorized access to confidential data. The source of the e-mail appears to be from an individual within the recipient's own company -- generally someone in a position of authority. Listen to this podcast now

An episode of the Tech Buzzwords from WhatIs.com podcast, hosted by WhatIs.com, titled "Tech Buzzword: What is spear phishing?" was published on March 23, 2006.

March 23, 2006 · Tech Buzzwords from WhatIs.com

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Spear phishing is an e-mail spoof used to target a specific organization and seek unauthorized access to confidential data. The source of the e-mail appears to be from an individual within the recipient's own company -- generally someone in a position of authority. Listen to this podcast now

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Spear phishing is an e-mail spoof used to target a specific organization and seek unauthorized access to confidential data. The source of the e-mail appears to be from an individual within the recipient's own company -- generally someone in a position of authority.

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