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.
Examples
“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.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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