How Journalists Can Avoid ‘Spear Phishing’ Attacks After FBI Revelations

By: Geoffrey King | PBS

The revelation that the FBI sent a fake Associated Press story containing malware to a teenager suspected of making bomb threats has brought “spear phishing” back into the public consciousness. The technique, which combines malicious software with social cues tailored to the target, has been used by state and non-state actors to attack journalists and rights advocates, including the Committee to Protect Journalists.