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phishing

noun B2
MEANING IN ENGLISH

the fraudulent practice of sending messages purporting to be from reputable companies to induce individuals to reveal personal information

In context

01

Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.

02

Phishing emails trick users into revealing passwords.

Synonyms

identity theft,deception,online fraud

Antonyms

protection,authentication,cyber security

Collocations

phishing attack,phishing email,phishing scam

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗