what are targeted phishing attacks called

The targeted phishing attacks are called "spear phishing". Spear phishing is a type of phishing attack that targets specific individuals or organizations typically through malicious emails. The goal of spear phishing is to steal sensitive information such as login credentials or infect the targets’ device with malware. Unlike regular phishing attacks, spear phishing is highly personalized and involves prior research on the target to make the attack appear more legitimate and increase the likelihood of success. This type of attack is particularly dangerous due to its personalized nature and the effort put into making the attack appear familiar to the recipient.