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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

phishing

/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does phishing mean?

noun

The act of attempting to obtain sensitive information such as passwords and credit card details by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.

Example

"The company warned its customers about a phishing scam that was circulating via email."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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