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Protect Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself: Understanding Security Threats

Tech Soup

Because the malware is in the USB device itself, all major platforms (Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux) are affected. Spear phishing is one step beyond a scam letter from a long lost billionaire uncle in Monaco who wants to give you his fortune in exchange for your credit card information. Spear Phishing: Not an Oceanic Sport!