phishing

Meanings

• noun

  The fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by disguising as a trustworthy entity in electronic communication.

  - "Phishing emails often contain links that direct users to fake login pages."
  - "The victim fell for a phishing scam and gave away his personal information."

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Synonyms

spoofing

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Variants

List of all variants of phishing that leads to same result
phishing , phishings , phish , phished , phishes , SMS phishing , spear phishing , spear phishings , spear-phishing , spear-phishings

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Phishing is believed to have originated in the late 1990s as a technique used by hackers to trick people into revealing their passwords through email.

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Trivia

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1. Phishing attacks can also be carried out through social media and instant messaging platforms.

2. Phishing emails often contain urgent or threatening language to pressure victims into acting quickly.

3. Phishing attacks can also be carried out through phone calls or text messages, known as vishing and smishing, respectively.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pharming: Pharming is a type of cyber attack where users are redirected to fake websites without their knowledge, even if they type the correct web address.

2. Spear Phishing: Spear phishing is a targeted form of phishing attack where the attacker gathers information about the victim to create a more convincing and personalized message.

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Culture

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Phishing is a significant issue in the digital age, with various forms of phishing attempts such as email phishing, smishing (SMS phishing), and vishing (voice phishing) becoming increasingly common. Phishing is often associated with cybercrime and identity theft.

How to Memorize "phishing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fake email or text message that asks for sensitive information. Visualize the steps you would take to verify its authenticity before providing any information.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'phishing' with the idea of fraudulent attempts to acquire sensitive information.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Phishing is a sneaky way to steal my data' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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