phishing
Pronunciation:
/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/verb
Definitions
To engage in phishing.
noun
Definitions
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.
The act of circumventing security with an alias.