Targeted threats are a class of malware destined for one specific organization or industry. A type of crimeware, these threats are of particular concern because they are designed to capture sensitive information. Targeted attacks may include threats delivered via SMTP e-mail, port attacks, zero day attack vulnerability exploits or phishing messages.
Targeted threats are a category of malware aimed at one specific organization or industry. A form of crimeware, these threats pose significant concern as they are crafted to gather confidential data. Targeted attacks might involve malware delivered via SMTP emails, port assaults, zero-day vulnerabilities exploits, or phishing messages.