Meaning of smishing | Babel Free

Definitions

A type of identity theft committed by means of a malicious link that is contained within a text message.

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“The FBI warns a threat moving across America “from state to state" targets citizens via malicious SMS (smishing) texts, teling^([sic]) iPhone, Android users to “delete any smishing texts received.””

“With smishing scams evolving and spreading at an alarming rate, authorities continue to emphasize vigilance.”

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