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ACCA · Question 37 · Business functions, regulation and technology
True or False: 'Spear-phishing' is a cyber-attack where millions of generic emails are sent out randomly in hopes that a few people will click a malicious link.
True or False: 'Spear-phishing' is a cyber-attack where millions of generic emails are sent out randomly in hopes that a few people will click a malicious link.
Answer options:
A.
True
B.
False
How to approach this question
Differentiate between 'phishing' (casting a wide net) and 'spear-phishing' (aiming a spear at a specific target).
Full Answer
B.False✓ Correct
Standard phishing involves mass, generic emails. Spear-phishing is a targeted attack where the attacker researches a specific victim (e.g., a CEO or finance manager) and crafts a highly personalized deceptive message.
Common mistakes
Confusing the two terms. Remember 'spear' implies precision.
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