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https://www.pcmatic.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/pcmatic-fallback.png19201080By Bob Rankin Spear phishing is a cybercrime technique that lures victims into revealing passwords, credit card data, and other sensitive information by masquerading as a communication from a trusted entity. The spear phishing communication - usually an email - looks very much like a familiar email format sent by your bank, Facebook, or anyone from which you're accustomed to getting email. It may even include your name and other details which reassure you that "this is someone I know". But beware, it's a wolf in sheep's clothing...