2006-11-20 08:13:41 · 7 answers · asked by lynxd67 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
its german
2006-11-20 08:34:28 · answer #1 · answered by y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term phishing comes from the fact that Internet scammers are using increasingly sophisticated lures as they "fish" for users' financial information and password data. The most common ploy is to copy the Web page code from a major site — such as AOL — and use that code to set up a replica page that appears to be part of the company's site. (This is why phishing is also called brand spoofing.) A fake e-mail is sent out with a link to this page, which solicits the user's credit card data or password. When the form is submitted, it sends the data to the scammer while leaving the user on the company's site so they don't suspect a thing.
2006-11-20 08:21:54 · answer #2 · answered by S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's sort of derived from 'fishing'- Which is pretty much putting bait on a hook and casting out the line, on the chance of actually catching something.
'Phishing' is the internet version. It's pretty much a con.
2006-11-20 08:23:12 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
good question. i have no idea i get the word queer, because it means strange... which we are somewhat. don't be ashamed of it people. strange doesn't mean bad. but where did we get the word straight? i don't think we are MISUSING the word gay. gay is now more commenly used to mean "homosexual" then "happy". making it a fair addition to the english language. i think the misuse is the negative connotation of it (which still means homosexual but with a negative spin on it) your conclusion that its used incorrectly is narrow minded, arrogant, and is borderline offensive to me. in short... the english speaking world disagrees with you every time they say it (gay gay gay gay gay). languages evolve and change. thats is just the way it is. deal with it or go speak latin. that said i am interested in the actual evolution of the meaning. but i doubt anyone could give a solid answer for it.
2016-05-22 00:49:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a corruption of the word 'fishing' and means someone casts out a tempting lure hoping they get some bites. Don't be fooled !!
2006-11-20 08:25:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
as you know what it means it dont need to tell you then .. but the scotish use it all the time ..phishing this and that ... phishing english ....
2006-11-20 08:19:33 · answer #6 · answered by mrqprfc 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Idiots above, the asker wants to know why 'phishing' and not 'fishing'
I dunno by the way....
2006-11-20 08:28:33 · answer #7 · answered by paul_pat1888 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋