phishing

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.
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2. The act of circumventing security with an alias.
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Equivalents

Examples

“Holonym: social engineering”

“A growing number⟳ of U.S. cities are alerting residents to a widespread phishing scam involving fraudulent text messages about unpaid parking violations.”

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