Episode 739 - Spear Phishing Compromises Over 150 Companies, How They Did It
05/06/20 • 7 min
Spear phishing is a targeted email scam against high-level executives. This episode talks about an organized group that has compromised the emails of 150+ companies, how they did it, and some ways you can protect against it.
Be aware, be safe.
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Spear phishing is a targeted email scam against high-level executives. This episode talks about an organized group that has compromised the emails of 150+ companies, how they did it, and some ways you can protect against it.
Be aware, be safe.
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*** Support the podcast with a cup of coffee *** - Ko-Fi Security In Five
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