phish
/fish/US // fɪʃ //
钓鱼,钓鱼岛,钓鱼网站,钓鱼者
Definitions
v.无主动词 verb
- 1
- : to try to obtain financial or other confidential information from internet users, typically by sending an email that looks as if it is from a legitimate organization, usually a financial institution, but contains a link to a fake website that replicates the real one.
v.有主动词 verb
- 1
- : to make a victim in this way: If you've been phished, you should cancel your credit cards immediately.
Examples
NFL denies Phish will make a surprise reunion appearance during Bruno Mars halftime show.
Phish on Demand: The greatest band now has the greatest music app.
Which is exactly what happened in Tunisia—the government was able to phish passwords of Facebook users.
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