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Phishing

Definition

The act of trying to trick people into giving away their personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, usually by sending fake emails or messages that look like they are from a real company or organization.

Example Sentences

1The bank warned its customers about a phishing scam that was trying to steal their account details.
2Have you ever received a phishing email that looked like it was from a real company?
3The company's security team was able to stop the phishing attack before it caused any damage.
4Be careful when you click on links in emails, as they might be phishing attempts.
5The government has launched a campaign to educate people about the dangers of phishing and how to protect themselves.

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