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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

phisher

/fɪʃər/ noun · British & US
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What does phisher mean?

noun

A person who uses social engineering tactics to trick others into revealing sensitive information such as passwords or credit card numbers, often for malicious purposes.

Example

"The company's IT department was breached by a skilled phisher who managed to steal thousands of customer passwords."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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