Translation of "phishing" into Irish

fioscaireacht, bréagbhrandáil, Fioscaireacht are the top translations of "phishing" into Irish.

phishing noun verb grammar

(computing) The act of sending email that falsely claims to be from a legitimate organization. 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. [..]

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English-Irish dictionary

  • fioscaireacht

    noun feminine

    the act of sending email that falsely claims to be from a legitimate organization

  • bréagbhrandáil

    Sending email that falsely claims to be from a legitimate organisation.

  • Fioscaireacht

    the act of attempting to acquire (sensitive) information by posing as a trustworthy entity

  • iascaireacht

    noun

    A technique used to trick computer users into revealing personal or financial information. A common online phishing scam starts with an e-mail message that appears to come from a trusted source but actually directs recipients to provide information to a fraudulent Web site.

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