spearphishing

Questions

What does spearphishing mean?

Phishing against a small group of selected targets who are more likely to be attracted.

Where does spearphishing come from?

From spear + phishing, modeled on spearfishing.

How to pronounce spearphishing

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “spearphishing”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “spearphishing”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “spearphishing” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.