Targeted attacks refine the tactics of phishing, says Proofpoint VP of product marketing at Proofpoint. Attackers are stealthy and their messages often appear authentic – even though they are malware-laden. Targeted attack emails are sent to a very limited set of very specific or chosen enterprise users. These users are chosen often through social networks such as LinkedIn, and they are targeted because of their position within an organization. The challenge of detection has gone from spotting an army of people dressed in red coats, to finding the few folks sneaking in, carrying time bombs – targeted attacks.”]
Source: https://www.databreachtoday.com/targeted-attacks-best-defense-a-5586