English Dictionary

phishing

/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

noun

(computing) 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.

Phishing is a common form of cyber attack.

意味（1）

(computing) 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.

意味（2）

The act of circumventing security with an alias.