Spear Phishing: A Targeted Threat in the Digital Age

Spear Phishing: A Targeted Threat in the Digital Age

Registration ID: IJNRD_203373

Published ID: IJNRD2308084

DOI: http://doi.one/10.1729/Journal.39773

AJISH M. THOMAS , Dr. Sanjay Roy , Azhar Bin Sagar

spear phishing, cyber-attack, security measures, email filters, authentication.

Spear phishing attacks represent a sophisticated and targeted form of cyber-attack, where attackers meticulously customize deceptive emails or messages to deceive specific individuals or organizations. By impersonating trusted sources or familiar entities, the attackers aim to manipulate the recipients into divulging sensitive information, clicking on malicious links, or downloading infected attachments. This form of social engineering exploits human vulnerabilities, making it a potent threat in the cyber landscape. To mitigate the risk of falling victim to spear phishing attacks, individuals and organizations must adopt proactive security measures, including heightened awareness, verifying sender authenticity, employing robust email filters, and implementing multi-factor authentication. Understanding the tactics employed in spear phishing attacks is crucial in defending against these evolving and increasingly prevalent threats in the digital age.

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"Spear Phishing: A Targeted Threat in the Digital Age", IJNRD - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (www.IJNRD.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.8, Issue 8, page no.a713-a717, August-2023, Available :https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2308084.pdf

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Research Area: Computer Science & Technology 

Country: Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India

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DOI: http://doi.one/10.1729/Journal.39773

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