"spearphishing" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spear phishing [alternative]
Etymology: From spear + phishing, modeled on spearfishing. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|spear|phishing}} spear + phishing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} spearphishing (uncountable)
  1. (computing, 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, Computing, Crime, Internet Related terms: phish, phisherman, spearphisher

Alternative forms

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