phishing

Meaning

The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.

Deceptive technique for stealing personal information unauthorized

Example Sentences

Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.

Phishing emails trick users into revealing passwords.

Synonyms

online fraud, identity theft, deception

Entry 1

online fraud, identity theft, deception

Entry 2

online fraud, identity theft, deception

Antonyms

security awareness, protection, legitimate transactions, cyber protection, authentication

Entry 1

security awareness, protection, legitimate transactions

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security awareness, cyber protection, authentication