Phished
/ˈfɪʃt/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of phish; unlawfully obtain sensitive information by deceptive electronic means.
The employee was phished through a fraudulent email.
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- phish
- phishes
- phishing
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Commentary
Derived from 'phish,' the term specifically denotes the completed act in the past; relevant in documenting incidents and legal cases involving electronic deception.
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