The difference between Phishing and Spear Phishing

What is the difference between Phishing and Spear Phishing? Spear phishing is a highly targeted form of phishing, and social engineering, in which attackers send convincing, personalised emails to specific individuals. Phishing is often more focused on scamming masses.

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) identifies phishing and social engineering as the most common methods attackers use to gain initial network access.

Read our latest article to explore common attack methods, recent exploits, and how DMARC fits into the compliance landscape across Europe: Spear Phishing in Europe: Why DMARC Matters

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