word
phishing
FISH-ing
ˈfɪʃɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
phishing
Sounds like
Sounds exactly like 'fishing'.
Dictionary meaning
A cyberattack where fraudulent emails or messages trick victims into revealing credentials.
Examples
- The data breach began with a phishing email that one employee mistakenly clicked.
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