Cybersecurity Threats: Spear Phishing and Smishing Attacks

These flashcards cover key concepts related to cybersecurity threats such as spear phishing and smishing attacks, focusing on definitions and important security practices.

Spear Phishing

An email-based or web-based form of phishing that targets specific individuals with personalized details.

URL Hover Check

The action of hovering your mouse over a link to verify the actual URL it directs to.

Phishing

A method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive emails and websites.

Smishing

A type of phishing attack that involves sending fraudulent SMS messages pretending to be from reputable companies.

Email Header Forgery

The process by which hackers create fake email headers to make messages appear as if they come from trusted sources.

Healthy Skepticism

Being cautious and questioning the legitimacy of emails, especially those requesting sensitive information.

Main Email Account Security

The importance of securing one's primary email account, as it is often used to reset passwords for other services.