From 367528aa249ea101bee0b8d7ce6aa3e9fb4b2700 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Jes=C3=BAs=20Enrique=20Alcal=C3=A1=20Rojas?= Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:16:39 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Add content for spam vs spim (#6753) * add content spam-vs-spim@cbEMUyg_btIPjdx-XqIM5.md * Update src/data/roadmaps/cyber-security/content/spam-vs-spim@cbEMUyg_btIPjdx-XqIM5.md --------- Co-authored-by: Kamran Ahmed --- .../content/spam-vs-spim@cbEMUyg_btIPjdx-XqIM5.md | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/data/roadmaps/cyber-security/content/spam-vs-spim@cbEMUyg_btIPjdx-XqIM5.md b/src/data/roadmaps/cyber-security/content/spam-vs-spim@cbEMUyg_btIPjdx-XqIM5.md index e69de29bb..0ad1c680d 100644 --- a/src/data/roadmaps/cyber-security/content/spam-vs-spim@cbEMUyg_btIPjdx-XqIM5.md +++ b/src/data/roadmaps/cyber-security/content/spam-vs-spim@cbEMUyg_btIPjdx-XqIM5.md @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +# Spam vs. Spim + +Spam refers to unsolicited and often irrelevant messages sent over email, typically to a large number of recipients, with the purpose of advertising, phishing, spreading malware, or other malicious activities. Spam emails are usually sent by automated bots and are characterized by their bulk nature. + +Spim is a type of spam that specifically targets instant messaging (IM) platforms rather than email. Spim messages are unsolicited and typically used for advertising, phishing, or spreading malware. As instant messaging apps have grown in popularity, so too has the prevalence of Spim. + +Visit the following resources to learn more: + +- [@article@What Is Spam?](https://www.proofpoint.com/us/threat-reference/spam)