Episode 9

Teck Talk E 9: Spearfishing Attacks: When Trust Becomes the Weapon

In this episode of Teck Talk, Steve Santamouris and Mario Zaki explore why spearfishing is one of the most dangerous cyber threats today. Unlike traditional phishing, spearfishing is a targeted attack that uses real relationships, real conversations, and real business context. Attackers often compromise a client, vendor, or partner and step into an existing email thread, making malicious activity look legitimate. They break down how these attacks work, why they're so effective, and what practical steps organizations can take to reduce their risk.