Eddie receives an email from his bank that is addressed to him with a link to log into his account to verify his personal information. What type of phishing could this be? A. Smishing
B. Spear phishing
C. Catfishing
D. Vishing
Eddie receives an email from his bank that is addressed to him with a link to log into his account to verify his personal information. What type of phishing could this be?
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The correct answer is B. Spear phishing.
Spear phishing is a targeted attempt to steal sensitive information such as account details or login information from a specific individual, often for malicious reasons, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in electronic communication. Since the email is specifically addressed to Eddie and asks him to log into his account, it fits this definition.