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LESSON 2 · Protect Yourself Online

Spear Phishing and Whale Phishing

Generic phishing casts a wide net. Spear phishing targets specific individuals using personal information gathered from social media, company websites, and data breaches.

Whale phishing targets high-value individuals like CEOs and CFOs. These attacks impersonate board members or legal counsel, often referencing real deals in progress. A single successful whale attack can extract millions in fraudulent transfers.