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E-mail FAQ's
What is Phishing?
In computing, phishing is a form of criminal activity using social engineering techniques.
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In computing, phishing (pronounced "fishing") is a form of criminal activity using social engineering techniques. It is characterized by attempts to fraudulently acquire sensitive information, such as passwords and credit card details, by masquerading as a trustworthy person or business in an apparently official electronic communication.
Phishing is typically done using email or an instant message. The term phishing arises from the use of increasingly sophisticated lures to "fish" for users' financial information and passwords.
For more information please go to:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phishing
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