Yes, I got an iTunes gift card for Christmas - but HOW DID THE CROOKS KNOW THAT?

You *are* being doubly cautious for phishing campaigns over the holiday season, aren't you? Spammers and scammers don't have to know anything about you to hit the bullseye in what might feel like a targeted attack.

from Naked Security http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2014/12/29/yes-i-got-an-itunes-gift-card-for-christmas-but-how-did-the-crooks-know-that