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Question #: 1032
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following involves the use of targeted and highly crafted custom attacks against a population of users who may have access to a particular service or program?

  • A. Hoaxing
  • B. Spear phishing
  • C. Vishing
  • D. Phishing
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

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fonka
3 years, 9 months ago
Yes it is b The biggest difference between spear phishing and phishing lies in the approach used by cyber criminals to carry out malicious activity. Spear phishing is targeted and personalized to a specific individual, group, or organization. Conversely, regular phishing emails use a broad-strokes approach that involves sending bulk emails to massive lists of unsuspecting contacts. These phishing messages are often quickly crafted and don’t usually include personal information about the recipient.
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jeff420
3 years, 11 months ago
key word is custom attacks which with spear phishing it's targeted towards a specific person
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