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Meaning of phishing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

phishing

Pronunciation:/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To engage in phishing.

noun

Definitions

  1. The malicious act of keeping a false website or sending a false e-mail with the intent of masquerading as a trustworthy entity in order to acquire sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details.

  2. The act of circumventing security with an alias.