phishing
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- noun
- /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
- Texting
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phishing
- There was a massive Google Doc phishing scam that went around where an e-mail was sent to people.
- phishing attacks
- phishing email
- spear-phishing
Examples
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We will also likely see increased spear-phishing and whaling attacks, as phishers look for vulnerable targets with valuable information.
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Solutions include filtering phishing email messages, blocking fake sites, and taking down fake sites.
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Rather than directly target the systems people use, phishing attacks target the people using the systems.
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The first line of defense is to prevent phishing attacks from reaching end users in the first place.
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All three are needed to provide the strongest possible protection against phishing attacks.
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The final phase of phishing is the monetization of stolen information.
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On the surface, phishing attacks may seem to be a variant of spam.
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Developers must go beyond blaming users if they expect to deploy effective countermeasures against phishing attacks.
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Estimates of direct costs to the public also fail to capture the damage from specialized spear-phishing attacks.
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Many people fell victim to a phishing scam that asked for their bank details.
Synonyms
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Deceiving someone to get money or an unfair advantage
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A dishonest plan to get money by tricking people
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A fake email or message that tries to trick people into giving personal information like passwords and bank details
Antonyms
Compounds
- Texting
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A fake email or message that tries to trick people into giving personal information like passwords and bank details
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Etymology
Phishing comes from a modern play on the word fishing, where criminals use fake 'bait' to 'lure' people. The odd ph spelling also echoes older computer trick words like phreaking, so phishing is the act of tricking people online to steal their personal or financial information.