Spear phishing is a type of email scam targeting specific individuals. In spear phishing, emails appear to come from a legitimate source, such as a co-worker or a friend, but the email link takes individuals to a website that captures and steals personal information or installs malicious software.

• Never click on an unexpected email link.
• Verify the source of an email before responding.
• Double-check the links included in emails before clicking on them.
• Do not provide personal information or reset passwords via email.
• Confirm a secure connection when submitting credit card information online.