Phisheed
/ˈfɪʃˌiːd/
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- (adj.) Describing a deceptive or fraudulent electronic communication or document designed to appear legitimate to unlawfully acquire sensitive information.
The email contained several phisheed links attempting to steal users’ passwords.
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Commentary
The term 'phisheed' is an adjective derived from 'phishing,' emphasizing the state of having been targeted or compromised by such schemes; it is useful in legal contexts involving cybercrime and evidence description.
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