Hook, line, and sinker: What is spearphishing, and why does ESET Research keep tabs on it?
ESET, Monday, August 18th, 2025
Spearphishing is a specific type of phishing attack, demonstrating real know-how and striking its target with surgical precision.
Sensitive information is gold. Its value can be counted in the millions, considering how costly cyberattacks can turn out to be. First, though, bad actors need to position themselves to procure said data.
Thus, social engineering attacks are poised to exploit human error, with spearphishing representing one of their craftier variants, catching victims with bespoke scams designed to reel in specific people. How specific? Read on...