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phishing
/ ˈɪʃɪŋ /
noun
- the practice of using fraudulent e-mails and copies of legitimate websites to extract financial data from computer users for purposes of identity theft
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of phishing1
Example Sentences
A phishing scam is when cybercriminals send emails or messages that appear to be from legitimate sources, like banks or reputable companies, to make the recipients click on malicious links or provide personal information.
BBC journalist Nick Robinson says his X account was hacked and used to promote cryptocurrency after he was apparently targeted in an online phishing scam.
Dennik N later reported the incident was actually a phishing attempt, not a cyber attack, and not particularly large in scale.
A phishing text message warning of a legal threat and financial penalties has been hitting users and even non-drivers of Southern California’s Metro ExpressLanes.
A phishing text message warning of a legal threat and financial penalties has been hitting users and even non-drivers of Los Angeles County’s Metro ExpressLanes.
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