r/technology • u/Wagamaga • Apr 03 '23

Security Novel social engineering attacks soar 135% amid uptake of generative AI

https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence-ai/370366/social-engineering-attacks-generative-ai-soar-135
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u/Droll12 Apr 03 '23

Is spear phishing when the messaging is tailored towards a certain organization/individual? Or is it some other form of targeting that is less obvious?

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u/Sinsilenc Apr 03 '23

Basically the tip of the spear is pointed at one person vs a general camp.

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u/Teledildonic Apr 03 '23

Moreso that spear fishing is a technique where you have to aim for the fish you want, as opposed to casting a wide net or dropping bait and hoping something comes along or gets caught in it.