Phishing has evolved from clumsy, mass-email scams into precise, targeted campaigns that are almost impossible to spot without training. Spear phishing, whaling, and business email compromise (BEC) use personalisation to create messages that feel entirely legitimate, and they often succeed.

Unlike generic phishing, spear phishing uses detailed knowledge of the target, their role, recent activities, or business relationships to increase credibility. According to the FBI Internet Crime Report 2023, BEC attacks alone caused losses of more than $2.9 billion.

The Microsoft Security Intelligence team notes that these attacks often bypass technical filters because they appear to come from trusted sources.

Generic awareness programmes can’t keep pace with targeted social engineering tactics. Without exposure to realistic attack scenarios, users are likely to click, reply, or share information when faced with a convincing phish.

Continuous, role-based training is the only way to maintain readiness against evolving tactics.

PSUAT equips organisations to fight fire with fire:

• Simulating spear phishing, whaling, and BEC attacks to replicate adversary methods.
• Providing immediate, role-based microlearning after simulated incidents.
• Tracking user susceptibility over time and targeting high-risk individuals with extra training.
• Continuously updating scenarios to reflect the latest threat intelligence.

PSUAT teaches staff to recognise and resist the exact tactics cybercriminals use every day.

• Watch this Video: Understanding and Combating Spear Phishing: A clear, visual breakdown of how targeted phishing works and how training reduces risk.
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