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| − | Phishing is a deception using email | + | Phishing (from ''fishing'') is a form of internet deception, usually using email or Websites. Phishers use emails or websites that appear to be a trustworthy entity. Here they try to fraudulently acquire sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords and credit card details from their unsuspecting victims. |
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Revision as of 14:48, August 17, 2007
Phishing (from fishing) is a form of internet deception, usually using email or Websites. Phishers use emails or websites that appear to be a trustworthy entity. Here they try to fraudulently acquire sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords and credit card details from their unsuspecting victims.