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À propos de Spear Phishing
1 What is Spear Phishing?
Targeted phishing attacks using personal information to appear more legitimate.
2 How does Spear Phishing work?
Attacker researches victim using social media, LinkedIn, company website Crafts personalized email mentioning your name, job, colleagues, or recent activities Uses urgency or authority (fake boss email) to trick you into action
3 How can I protect myself from Spear Phishing?
Verify unexpected requests through other channels Be suspicious of urgent requests Check email headers Report to IT security
4 What should I do if I'm a victim of Spear Phishing?
If you've been targeted by Spear Phishing, stop all communication with the scammer immediately. Document all evidence including messages, transactions, and contact information. Report to local police and file a complaint with the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint. Contact your bank if any financial information was compromised.
5 How do I report Spear Phishing?
Report Spear Phishing to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ftc.gov/complaint, your local police department, and any platforms where the scam occurred. For internet-based scams, also report to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov.