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phishing

The correct spelling is phishing.

How to pronounce phishing

verb

IPA: /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

Say it like: Fis-hin-g

The correct spelling is phishing. To engage in phishing.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To engage in phishing.

noun

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.The act of circumventing security with an alias.

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