Phishing ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Phishing ( noun )

The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.

Origin:

The word is thought to have been derived from "fishing" as in "fishing for personal information".

Examples:

1. Phishing is a common tactic used by cybercriminals to steal personal information.
2. He received an email from a supposed bank, asking him to update his account information, but it was a phishing scam.
3. Phishing emails often ask for sensitive information, like passwords or credit card numbers.
4. Spear phishing is a targeted form of phishing that targets specific individuals or organizations.
5. Phishing attacks can be prevented by being skeptical of unsolicited emails and not clicking on suspicious links.

(As a verb)

Phishing ( verb )

The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.

Origin:

The word is thought to have been derived from "fishing" as in "fishing for personal information".

Examples:

1. Phishing is a common tactic used by cybercriminals to steal personal information.
2. He received an email from a supposed bank, asking him to update his account information, but it was a phishing scam.
3. Phishing emails often ask for sensitive information, like passwords or credit card numbers.
4. Spear phishing is a targeted form of phishing that targets specific individuals or organizations.
5. Phishing attacks can be prevented by being skeptical of unsolicited emails and not clicking on suspicious links.