spear phishing

noun

Meaning

Phishing against a small group of selected targets who are more likely to be attracted.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

spear-head(English)spy hopping(English)spy-hopping(English)counter-sting(English)hatemail(English)linkspam(English)speiring(English)sexspionage(English)

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Sources

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