are sent daily<\/a>, making up nearly half of all emails sent.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is the difference between regular phishing and spear phishing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The main difference between regular phishing and spear phishing is that regular phishing targets a large group with generic emails, while spear phishing targets specific individuals or organizations with personalized content to make the attack more convincing. This makes spear phishing more dangerous because it’s harder to identify.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Cybercriminals are constantly devising new phishing scams. You need clear, actionable information to defend you and your business against the different types of phishing. This article unpacks the threats you face, from email phishing to more targeted infiltrations like spear phishing and whaling. 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