A company's IT department receives a report of an email sent to several employees that appears to be from the CEO, asking them to click on a link and enter their credentials. The CEO denies sending such an email. This situation is most likely an example of which type of attack?
- DDoS Attack
- Insider Threat
- Ransomware Attack
- Spear Phishing
This scenario describes a classic spear-phishing attack. Spear-phishing involves sending targeted, deceptive emails to specific individuals, often impersonating someone the recipient trusts, with the intent of stealing sensitive information or spreading malware.
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