"spearphishing" meaning in All languages combined

See spearphishing on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: spear + phishing, modelled on spearfishing Etymology templates: {{compound|en|spear|phishing}} spear + phishing, {{l|en|spearfishing}} spearfishing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} spearphishing (uncountable)
  1. (Internet) Phishing against a small group of selected targets who are more likely to be attracted. Wikipedia link: spear phishing Tags: Internet, uncountable Categories (topical): Computer security, Internet Synonyms: spear phishing
    Sense id: en-spearphishing-en-noun-gByYr9Id Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with topic categories using raw markup

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