spearphishing

noun

spearphishing

noun

Etymology From spear + phishing, modeled on spearfishing.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Internet Phishing against a small group of selected targets who are more likely to be attracted.

Related terms
phish, phisherman, spearphisher

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