phisher
noun[C]
uk/ˈfɪʃ.ər/us/ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/apersonwhoattemptstotricksomeone byphishing(= gettinginformationover theinternetand using it tostealmoney):
After thevictimhasleft, the phisher goes back to thatcomputerand isabletoretrievetheusernameandpassword.
If you gave the phisheryourpersonalinformation, thebankwillimmediatelycloseyouraccounts.
See
phishing
- thesentencingof aconvictedphisher to 21months'imprisonment
- You areaskedtoenteryourloginandpasswordorfinancialinformation,enablingthe phisher tostealyourmoney.
- Oneproblemwith using the samepasswordeverywhereis that if a phisher gets one, he canloginto allyouraccounts.
Internet terminology
- above/below the foldidiom
- address bar
- affiliate link
- affiliate marketing
- all-you-can-eat
- domain name
- internet
- internet café
- internet-enabled
- interweb
- IP
- keyboard warrior
- refresh
- shopping basket
- upvote
- user experience
- utility computing
- UX
- virally
- visitor
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