phishing
Translation
phishing
Examples
Be careful of phishing emails asking for your password.
Be careful of phishing emails asking for your password.
Phishing is a common form of cybercrime.
Phishing is a common form of cybercrime.
Grammar Patterns
a phishing ((scam/email/attack)) a fraudulent attempt to get information I received a phishing email yesterday.
to be a victim of phishing to have your information stolen online He was a victim of a phishing scam.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scam, fraud, identity theft
Etymology
A blend of 'fishing' and 'phreaking' (phone hacking). The 'ph' is a common hacker trope, replacing 'f'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a criminal 'fishing' for your personal data with a fake email as bait. The 'ph' is a clue it's a tech term.