Definition of Phisheng

(computing) The act of sending email that falsely claims to be from a legitimate organisation. This is usually combined with a threat or request for information: for example, that an account will close, a balance is due, or information is missing from an account. The email will ask the recipient to supply confidential information, such as bank account details, PINs or passwords; these details are then used by the owners of the website to conduct fraud.
Can also mean to circumvent security with an alias.

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