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ICT Security : Spear Phishing

May 23, 2024
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What is Spear Phising:
Spear-phishing is a targeted cyber attack where attackers meticulously gather personal information about their target to craft convincing,
personalized messages to trick the victim into providing sensitive information, such as login credentials, financial information, or personal data.

How to Prevent:

  • Regular System and software Updates
  • Multi-factor Authentication
  • Maintain Regular Backups and Patches
  • Password Expiration and Complexity Policies
  • Endpoint Detection and Response