Scams
Spear phishing
In Turkish: Hedefli oltalama
A phishing message written for one person or company, using real details about them to look believable.
Ordinary phishing is sent to millions of people. Spear phishing is aimed at you: it mentions your employer, your colleague's name, a project or a recent purchase, which makes it feel like it could only come from someone who knows you.
Attackers often collect those details from public profiles, company websites or earlier data leaks. A personal detail in a message is therefore not proof that it is genuine.
What to do
- Treat unexpected requests for money, files or logins as suspect even when they mention real names.
- Confirm by another channel, such as a call to a number you already have.
- Keep less personal and work detail public on social profiles.