Phishe
/ˈfɪʃ/
Definitions
- (v.) To fraudulently obtain sensitive information by impersonating a trustworthy entity, often via electronic communication.
The hacker tried to phishe employees by sending fake emails that appeared to come from the IT department.
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- phishes
- phishing
- phisheed
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Commentary
Legal texts typically spell 'phish' as the base verb; 'phishe' appears mainly as a colloquial or variant form.
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